Free Agent Notes

• John McVay, the San Francisco 49ers' director of football operations, told the San Jose Mercury News, "there's no way in the world" quarterback Jeff Garcia will be back with his current contract. Garcia is scheduled to make a minimum of $10 million this season, but negotiations to rework his current deal have stalled.

• McVay also told the Mercury News that the 49ers will use their franchise tag on Pro Bowl linebacker Julian Peterson if they fail to sign him to a long-term contract by Tuesday.

• As expected, the Washington Redskins slapped the franchise tag on pro bowl cornerback Champ Bailey Wednesday.