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NFL franchise tag deadline winners and losers: From Micah Parsons and J.J. McCarthy to the Giants and Raiders
Only two teams used the franchise tag this year, but there were plenty of impactful deals made leading up to Tuesday's deadline.
NFL franchise tag tracker 2025: Who has been tagged, candidates before deadline passes
Here's a look at who has been franchise tagged so far and who could end up meeting that fate before the 2025 deadline passes.
Recapping NFL franchise tag deadline, plus Joe Thuney trade grades and free agency mock draft
Be sure to subscribe right here, to ensure you never miss a daily dose of NFL updates. And keep on reading for a heavy dose of the latest draft and free agency rumors: The NFL's deadline for teams using the franchise tag came and went on Tuesday,
NFL offseason: Franchise tag winners, losers for free agency
Only two NFL players were franchise-tagged before Tuesday's deadline. Here's who won or lost the day with free agency looming.
NFL franchise tag winners and losers: Tee Higgins loses chance to cash in big in free agency
The Vikings didn't tag QB Sam Darnold, which means the 2018 top-three pick may have a chance to land a huge payday on the open market.
Only 2 NFL players get the franchise tag after the Vikings let Sam Darnold hit the market
Dallas signed defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa before the franchise tag deadline Tuesday and Minnesota declined to give the tag to quarterback Sam Darnold, clearing the way for him to hit the open market next week.
Bengals put franchise tag on Tee Higgins again; now what?
For the second year in a row, the Bengals tagged Higgins. Is it a placeholder for an extension or his path out of Cincinnati?
Winners, losers from NFL's franchise-tag deadline
The deadline for NFL teams to use the franchise tag was 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday. That deadline passed with only two players (Kansas City Chiefs guard Trey Smith and Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins) having the tag placed on them.
Tracking each move at NFL franchise tag deadline, plus Davante Adams landing spots and combine overreactions
Welcome to the Tuesday edition of the Pick Six newsletter! The most exciting day of the NFL offseason is finally here: It's ...
Understanding Why the Vikings Didn’t Franchise Tag Sam Darnold
There were two reasons the move didn’t make sense for the Vikings. Plus, Aaron Rodgers’s price tag, mid-first round draft ...
Chase Daniel: 'Players Hate' NFL Franchise Tag But Won't Seek Rule Changes in CBA
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Bengals' Tee Higgins gets franchise tag again: What move means for WR, team as sides still seek long-term deal
The Cincinnati Bengals are utilizing the franchise tag for the second consecutive season on the same player as wide receiver ...
Minnesota Vikings opt not to use their franchise tag on Sam Darnold
The quarterback still could re-sign with the Vikings, but he remains eligible for unrestricted free agency next week.
Lions don't use the franchise tag on any pending free agents, as expected
That means Carlton Davis, Kevin Zeitler, Derrick Barnes and others will enter unrestricted free agency. Of those pending free ...
What does Saquon Barkley deal mean for the RB market? + franchise tag deadline | Inside Coverage
Jori Epstein and Jason Fitz break down the implications of Saquon Barkley's record-breaking contract extension and discuss ...