{"id":447226,"date":"2024-03-05T14:42:08","date_gmt":"2024-03-05T14:42:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yebscore.com\/news\/?p=447226"},"modified":"2024-03-05T14:42:08","modified_gmt":"2024-03-05T14:42:08","slug":"what-is-nfl-franchise-tag-explained-deadline-tracker-and-players-on-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yebscore.com\/news\/what-is-nfl-franchise-tag-explained-deadline-tracker-and-players-on-it\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is NFL Franchise Tag? Explained Deadline, Tracker and Players On It"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As the new year approaches and several players&#8217; contracts are about to expire, talks to reach a new agreement are beginning. It is possible for some league members to use the NFL franchise tag.<\/p>\n<p>The tag prevents the best players from becoming unsigned and guarantees clubs first dibs over their present roster. A club can possess exclusive negotiation rights or matching rights over its players by using a franchise tag.<\/p>\n<p>In the NFL, franchise tags have grown in popularity recently, albeit their use is gradually decreasing. Last year, there were just six distributed, which maintained the NFL clubs&#8217; downward use pattern.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The Chicago <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Bears?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Bears<\/a> are expected to use their Franchise tag on CB Jaylon Johnson unless a deal is reached by 3 p.m. today.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Ben Devine (@Chicago_NFL) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Chicago_NFL\/status\/1764987130646872331?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 5, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>What is a franchise tag in the NFL?<\/h2>\n<h3>Non-exclusive franchise tag<\/h3>\n<p>Teams who apply the tag have the option to match any offer made by a different club, but they also incur less expense if no other team makes an offer for the player.<\/p>\n<p>The average of the five highest salaries paid to players at their position in the preceding year, or 120 percent of the player&#8217;s cap number from that season, determines the non-exclusive franchise tag cost.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The Franchise Tag deadline is today at 4PM ET. Eagles aren\u2019t expected to use it this year \u2014 they haven\u2019t tagged a player since DeSean Jackson in 2012 and Mike Vick in 2011.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Victor Williams (@ThePhillyPod) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ThePhillyPod\/status\/1765019411797176432?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 5, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Any team can match an offer sheet issued by another team if it is the NFL team that applies the non-exclusive tag to the player. The team that tagged the athlete will earn two first-round selections from the team that signed the player, should that team choose not to match the offer.<\/p>\n<h3>Transition tag<\/h3>\n<p>With a few modifications, the transition tag\u2014another unusual tag\u2014functions somewhat like the non-exclusive tag. Once more, the compensation is indexed to the greater of 120% of the player&#8217;s salary from the previous year or the cap percentage average of the 10 highest salaries at that position from the previous season. Any player on the transition tag is free to negotiate with other teams, just as non-exclusive players. The new team would not be required to pay any compensation if the player&#8217;s existing team declines the competing offer. A transition tag is essentially a non-exclusive tag that spares the player&#8217;s original team of two first-round draft selections.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">It\u2019s franchise tag deadline day \ud83d\udea8<\/p>\n<p>FYI: <br \/>\u2022 RB is $11.95M<br \/>\u2022 Safety is $17.12M <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/tgESWwIfZf\">pic.twitter.com\/tgESWwIfZf<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Giants Nation (@NYG_Nation10) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NYG_Nation10\/status\/1765018340009898478?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 5, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Exclusive franchise tag<\/h3>\n<p>A one-year NFL player contract will be awarded as the exclusive franchise tender for<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 (A) as of the conclusion of the restricted free-agent signing period for that league year, the average of the five highest player contract wages<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 or (B) the total required tender amount as stated in the preceding subsection, whichever is higher.<\/p>\n<p>By giving a player the exclusive franchise tag, a team effectively says they can&#8217;t sign a player to an extension while also admitting that they know the player would have a large market and won&#8217;t risk losing him.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Reminder: 4 p.m. is the NFL franchise tag deadline.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Mike Kaye (@mike_e_kaye) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mike_e_kaye\/status\/1765014633369207077?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 5, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>A player will not go on the open market if they receive the exclusive franchise tag. Their maximum price will be no more than the non-exclusive tag amount if the non-exclusive figure is greater (which is unusual, if it occurs at all) or the average of the top five player contract wages for the current league year. A player can only play for a new team the next season if his current team trades him.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Which players have received the franchise tag?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Tee Higgins, Cincinnati Bengals WR<\/p>\n<p>L&#8217;Jarius Sneed, Kansas City Chiefs CB<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Today is the last day to franchise tag players.<\/p>\n<p>Poles said last week at the combine contract negotiations with Jaylon Johnson and his party were \u201cgoing well.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Hoping today they finally get a deal done.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Bears?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Bears<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/0SJ13MRkUK\">pic.twitter.com\/0SJ13MRkUK<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Just Another Year Chicago: Bears (@OfficialJAYCHI) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/OfficialJAYCHI\/status\/1764989793958518995?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 5, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>What are the NFL franchise tag positional values for 2024?<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Quarterback:<\/strong> $38.301 million<br \/>\n<strong>Running back:<\/strong> $11.951 million<br \/>\n<strong>Wide receiver:<\/strong> $21.816 million<br \/>\n<strong>Tight end:<\/strong> $12.693 million<br \/>\n<strong>Offensive line:<\/strong> $20.985 million<br \/>\n<strong>Defensive end:<\/strong> $21.324 million<br \/>\n<strong>Defensive tackle:<\/strong> $22.102 million<br \/>\n<strong>Linebacker:<\/strong> $24.007 million<br \/>\n<strong>Cornerback:<\/strong> $19.802 million<br \/>\n<strong>Safety:<\/strong> $17.123 million<br \/>\n<strong>Punter\/kicker:<\/strong> $5.984 million<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">choose who you would cut, resign, and franchise tag between these 3. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/LLTtzR35wI\">pic.twitter.com\/LLTtzR35wI<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rams Tapes \ud83e\udd76 (@RamsTapes) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RamsTapes\/status\/1764808264137781640?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 5, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Notable players who will likely be franchise-tagged<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"caas-list caas-list-bullet\">\n<li>Colts WR Michael Pittman Jr.<\/li>\n<li>Jaguars OLB Josh Allen<\/li>\n<li>Chiefs CB L&#8217;Jarius Sneed<\/li>\n<li>Raiders RB Josh Jacobs (franchise tagged last year)<\/li>\n<li>Giants RB Saquon Barkley (franchise tagged last year)<\/li>\n<li>Bears CB Jaylon Johnson<\/li>\n<li>Panthers OLB Brian Burns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>NFL franchise tag deadline 2024<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Date:\u00a0<\/strong>Tuesday, March 5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A team has the option to sign a player to a long-term deal even if they decide to tag the player. For instance, QB Lamar Jackson was given the franchise tag by the Ravens in 2023, but a five-year contract was eventually worked out.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Should be plenty of franchise tag announcements over the course of the day<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Jason_OTC (@Jason_OTC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Jason_OTC\/status\/1765013211416314305?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 5, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Nonetheless, those players will have to spend the entire year on the tag if a new agreement is not reached by July 15. They will not be allowed to play for any other team for the duration of the season if they refuse to sign the tag.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, other players like offensive lineman Mike Onwenu and linebacker Kyle Dugger of New England, pass rusher Bryce Huff of the New York Jets, and pass rusher Chase Young of San Francisco may also be tagged. These players are less likely to get tagged, though, for various reasons (money, maybe, or the fact that the player did not have the breakout season the team was looking for).<\/p>\n<h2>NFL franchise-tagged players<\/h2>\n<p><strong>2023<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\">Player<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Position<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Team<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Saquon Barkley<\/td>\n<td>RB<\/td>\n<td>Giants<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Lamar Jackson<\/td>\n<td>QB<\/td>\n<td>Ravens<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tony Pollard<\/td>\n<td>RB<\/td>\n<td>Cowboys<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Josh Jacobs<\/td>\n<td>RB<\/td>\n<td>Raiders<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Evan Engram<\/td>\n<td>TE<\/td>\n<td>Jaguars<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Daron Payne<\/td>\n<td>DT<\/td>\n<td>Commanders<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">2024 NFL franchise tag tracker: Latest tag news on deadline day<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/kNjyPnhYGW\">https:\/\/t.co\/kNjyPnhYGW<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/1uy7wJjDfu\">pic.twitter.com\/1uy7wJjDfu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AroundTheNFL\/status\/1765005770066952498?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 5, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>2022<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\">Player<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Position<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Team<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Chris Godwin<\/td>\n<td>WR<\/td>\n<td>Buccaneers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cam Robinson<\/td>\n<td>OT<\/td>\n<td>Jaguars<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Davante Adams<\/td>\n<td>WR<\/td>\n<td>Packers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Dalton Schultz<\/td>\n<td>TE<\/td>\n<td>Cowboys<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Orlando Brown<\/td>\n<td>OT<\/td>\n<td>Chiefs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Jessie Bates III<\/td>\n<td>S<\/td>\n<td>Bengals<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>David Njoku<\/td>\n<td>TE<\/td>\n<td>Browns<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mike Gesicki<\/td>\n<td>TE<\/td>\n<td>Dolphins<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h4>How many times can a team franchise tag a player in the NFL?<\/h4>\n<p>Teams are only permitted to tag a player with the franchise tag three times. If someone is tagged that frequently, it may be very profitable even if it can also hinder their future.<\/p>\n<p>If a player is tagged for the second straight season, they will be required to pay out 120% of their income from the first season. A player would earn at least 144% of their prior year&#8217;s compensation for a third consecutive year. Thus, a player&#8217;s cost increases with the number of tags they receive from a club.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">From <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/gmfb?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@GMFB<\/a>: Welcome to franchise tag deadline day, as we discussed L\u2019Jarius Sneed, and Christian Wilkins, plus the release of <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Broncos?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Broncos<\/a> QB Russell Wilson. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/i4ZN8ugRGc\">pic.twitter.com\/i4ZN8ugRGc<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RapSheet\/status\/1764987335941169167?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 5, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<p><strong>FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE-\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"After Cut Off From Broncos What Are The Most Likely Landing Spots For QB Russell Wilson?\" href=\"https:\/\/yebscore.com\/news\/after-cut-off-from-broncos-what-are-the-most-likely-landing-spots-for-qb-russell-wilson\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">After Cut Off From Broncos What Are The Most Likely Landing Spots For QB Russell Wilson?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the new year approaches and several players&#8217; contracts are about to expire, talks to reach a new agreement are beginning. 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