The NFL franchise tag deadline has arrived at 4 p.m.
Where did it all go wrong?
Which players received franchise tag (all non-exclusive)?
Dee Higgins, Cincinnati Bengals WR L'Jarius Sneed, Kansas City Chiefs CB Brian Burns, Carolina Panthers edge Justin Madupuike, Baltimore Ravens TD Antoine Winfield, Tampa Bay Buccaneers S Josh Allen, Jacksonville Jaguars edge Jaylen Johnson, Chicago Bears CB Michael Pittman Jr., Indianapolis Colts WR
The Copyright tag NFL teams can use it to retain a player as an unrestricted free agent and sign him to a contract for another year. There are exclusive and non-exclusive tags.
What are exclusive and non-exclusive copyright tags?
Exclusive tags The contract must be less than the average of the player's first five salaries at the position or 120% of the player's salary in the previous season, whichever is greater. This means that the player is not allowed to negotiate with other teams and cannot sign with another team if they reject the offer.
Non-exclusive tags The contract must be less than the average of the first five cap hits at the player's position or 120% of the player's salary from the previous season, whichever is greater. However, unlike the exclusive tag, the player is allowed to negotiate with other teams and has a chance to match with his current team if he gets an offer. If the team elects not to match, it is entitled to receive draft compensation equal to two first-round draft picks from the signing party.
What are NFL Franchise Tag Position Values for 2024?
Quarterback: $38.301 million Running back: $11.951 million Wide receiver: $21.816 million At the tight end: $12.693 million Attack Line: $20.985 million Defensive end: $21.324 million Defensive play: $22.102 million Linebacker: $24.007 million Cornerback: $19.802 million Security: $17.123 million Punter/Kicker: $5.984 million
What is an NFL transition tag?
The transition tag NFL teams can retain a player as an unrestricted free agent and use it to sign a contract for another year. The contract must be below the average of the top 10 salaries at the player's position and has no guaranteed compensation. Also, players are allowed to negotiate with other teams.
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The Colts used the franchise tag today for the first time since 2013. You may have heard of the last person who received it.
The Bears make Jaylen Johnson's franchise tag official
We hold a non-exclusive rights tag to Jaylen Johnson
If your favorite team has a lot of cap space and issues at wide receiver, free agency doesn't offer many solutions.
The free agency class at receiver took some big hits this week. Mike Evans was re-signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers now that Michael Pittman is off the market.
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The Colts are reportedly placing the franchise tag on WR Michael Pittman
NFL Network's Tom Pelissero indicates the Colts are putting the franchise tag on Michael Pittman in an attempt to work out a long-term deal:
The #colts They placed the franchise tag on WR Michael Pittman Jr.
The tag is valued at $21.816M. The two sides are working on a long-term deal, and those negotiations will continue. pic.twitter.com/T4XLr7hElj
Bucks make Antoine Winfield Jr. franchise tag official
Interesting note about Jaguars signing Josh Allen: He's reportedly due $24 million, meaning he's designated as a linebacker and not a defensive end.
Statement: Patriots use transition tag
A rare landmark display!
According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the Patriots are using the transfer tag on safety Kyle Tucker.
What is a transition tag? This allows NFL teams to retain a player as an unrestricted free agent and sign him to a contract for another year. The contract must be below the average of the top 10 salaries at the player's position and has no guaranteed compensation. Also, players are allowed to negotiate with other teams.
Source: #Patriots They put the transition tag on safety Kyle Tucker
According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Jacksonville will place the franchise tag on star quarterback Josh Allen as the two sides try to hammer out a long-term deal:
The #Jaguars Pass-rusher Josh Allen is expected to put the franchise tag on him, and he's on the books for one year and $24M, the source said. No wonder. The team is confident of securing a long-term deal.
Antoine Winfield Jr. and the Bucs will reportedly continue working on a long-term deal. If the two sides don't work out a new contract, Winfield will be owed $17.123 million next season.
Winfield, 25, is coming off his best NFL season as he emerged as one of the league's best defensive players. He had three interceptions, 12 passes defensed, six sacks, eight quarterback hits, 122 tackles, six tackles for loss, four fumble recoveries and a league-high six fumbles forced while starting all 17 regular season games in 2023.
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It's easy to see why the Ravens would want to keep Justin Madupuke. He's a key part of their defense, and according to NFL NextGen stats, he led the entire league in 3-technique pressures (on the outside shoulder of the defender, lined up between guard and tackle) last season:
Ravens claim tag on TD Justin Madupuke
Baltimore “couldn't agree on a contract extension” with DT Justin Madupuik, comments general manager Eric DeCosta.
The Bucs are reportedly targeting All-Pro safety Antoine Winfield Jr.
Tampa Bay is putting the franchise tag on star safety Antoine Winfield Jr., per ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Buccaneers officially sign S Antoine Winfield Jr. , but in reality they want to continue working until both sides hammer out a long-term deal, according to sources. pic.twitter.com/0DjzQYAvA4
If the Giants had tagged Saquon Barkley for a second straight year, it would have cost him $12.1 million, but the second overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft is seeking an extension to stay with the franchise for a long time.
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Report: Saquon Barkley will be a free agent and will not receive the franchise tag from the Giants
According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the running back market is said to be even stronger because the Giants are not expected to sign Saquon Barkley.
The Panthers officially announce that they have applied the non-exclusive tag on Brian Burns
The Leopards confirmed They use a franchise tag on Brian Burns – but it's a non-exclusive one.
Here is what it means:
Non-exclusive tags The contract must be less than the average of the first five cap hits at the player's position or 120% of the player's salary from the previous season, whichever is greater. However, unlike the exclusive tag, the player is allowed to negotiate with other teams and has a chance to match with his current team if he gets an offer. If the team elects not to match, it is entitled to receive draft compensation equal to two first-round draft picks from the signing party.
