A year after using the franchise tag to hold defensive end Dwight Freeney in place, the Colts have applied the tag to tight end Dallas Clark, according to John Clayton of ESPN.com.

Clark receives a one-year tender in the amount of $4.522 million.

Talks are expected to continue on a long-term deal.

To date, six players have been limited with the franchise tag.  Several more could also be slapped with the restriction, including Pats receiver Randy Moss, Titans defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth, Raiders cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha, Seahawks cornerback Marcus Trufant, and Packers defensive tackle Corey Williams.

Last year, the franchise tag was applied to seven players.