How does the NFL franchise tag work? Five leading candidates to get tagged this offseason
The tag was first introduced by owners in 1993 as a compromise in the NFL's fourth-ever CBA as the NFLPA sought to create ...
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NFL franchise tag explainer: What it is, how much it's worth, when teams can use it
What is the franchise tag in the NFL? The franchise tag is a useful tool for NFL general managers who are trying to keep a roster together by retaining an important pending free agent. In ...
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2025 NFL franchise tag primer: Candidates to watch while window is open
With NFL free agency fast approaching, Judy Battista spotlights notable candidates for the franchise tag before the 2025 ...
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‘Cincy Ain’t Signing Him. Poverty Franchise’ – NFL Fans React to Tee Higgins’ Cryptic Post After Bengals Executive’s Comments
Tee Higgins just sent social media into a frenzy, and Bengals fans aren’t loving it. The star wideout dropped a cryptic post ...
What is the NFL franchise tag worth? Breaking down value by position
The NFL franchise tag's value is dependent on the type of tag and the player's position. Here's what the franchise tag is ...
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What is an NFL franchise tag? How does it work?
On February 18, the NFL's two-week franchise tag window opens. During that period, NFL teams can begin applying the franchise tag to players with expiring contracts. On March 4 at 4 p.m.
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2025 NFL franchise tag window opens today
The NFL's window for clubs to utilize the franchise tag opens today, Feb. 18, at 4 p.m. ET. The opening closes on March 4.
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NFL franchise tag candidates 2025: Tee Higgins, Sam Darnold, Trey Smith among most likely
As the NFL inches towards free agency, teams will soon come to terms with their former players seeking employment elsewhere ...
Cowboy Roundup: Stephen Jones on Micah Parsons contract, Franchise tag not ruled out
Stephen Jones gives update on Micah Parsons contract talks Stephen Jones spent plenty of time with the media ahead of the NFL ...