AP source: Redskins tender QB Jason Campbell

Mar 3, 2010 - 10:20 PM By JOSEPH WHITE AP Sports Writer

WASHINGTON(AP) -- A person familiar with the decision says the Washington Redskins have put a first-round tender on restricted free agent quarterback Jason Campbell.

The tender is worth about $3.1 million, the person told The Associated Press, speaking on the condition of anonymity because the move hasn't been announced by the team.

The move means other teams would have to give up a first-round pick to sign Campbell.

New Redskins coach Mike Shanahan had said he would tender Campbell but hasn't committed to him as his starter.

Campbell has started 52 games in his five seasons with the Redskins. He has his best statistical season last year, but the team struggled and finished 4-12.

The Redskins are expected to announce their full slate of tender offers Thursday.