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What is an NFL franchise tag? How does it work? Everything to know as the window opens

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins and his future is one of the most popular topics in the NFL. The window for NFL teams to place the franchise tag on players opens at 4 p.m. ET Tuesday and ...
The New York Times

How does the NFL franchise tag work? How teams think about players to tag

Every NFL offseason, star players from around the league have their names thrown around in contract conversations they can’t necessarily control. Such is negotiation life up against the franchise tag.
The New York Times

As deadline approaches, Chiefs’ Trey Smith remains unsigned: How does NFL’s franchise tag work?

The NFL’s deadline for franchise-tagged players to sign long-term extensions is Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET, and the future for Kansas City Chiefs right guard Trey Smith remains undetermined. Smith and ...
Total Pro Sports

What Is The NFL Transition Tag And How Does It Work? Everything You Need To Know

The NFL offseason is all about difficult decisions. Teams are scrambling to hold onto their star players while staying within the salary cap. People usually mention the franchise tag, but many often ...