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2025 NFL franchise tag candidates for all 32 teams: Sam Darnold among players who could possibly be tagged
The NFL offseason entered one of its notable thresholds as the window for teams to deploy the franchise tag opened Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET. Teams can begin designating the franchise tag onto players, ensuring that they'll remain on the roster for the upcoming season on a fully guaranteed salary.
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 free agency.
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 deadline. Will the Vikings keep QB Sam Darnold or let him test the market and turn the reins over to J.
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NFL franchise tag candidates: What is each team's best option in 2025?
The NFL franchise tag can be a handy tool for teams to retain players, but not all are set up to use the designation this offseason.
2025 NFL franchise tag tracker: Bengals WR Tee Higgins among top candidates to be tagged before free agency
The 2025 NFL offseason is here. While the new league year technically doesn't begin until March 12, which is when signings and trades can become official, Tuesday marked the opening of the franchise tag window.
NFL Franchise Tag 2025: Full List of Players
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What is the NFL franchise tag worth? Breaking down value by position
The value of a franchise tag is almost entirely dependent on the position of the player receiving the tag. While a franchise tag can be worth 120% of a player's previous salary, it is more often worth some kind of average of the salaries of the top-paid players at their position.
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.
2025 NFL franchise tag top candidates, position values, deadline
The franchise tag window is open in the NFL. What exactly is the franchise tag, and which players are candidates to be tagged?
Philadelphia Eagles history with the NFL franchise tag
With 18 pending free agents and several key players looking for big money, we’re taking a look at the Philadelphia Eagles’ history with the NFL franchise tag
2025 NFL franchise tag tracker: Tee Higgins leads list of candidates (again)
NFL teams have until March 4 to use their franchise tag. Here's the latest on who has been tagged and who could be next.
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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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How much would it cost the Saints to use the 2025 franchise tag?
How much would it cost the Saints to use the 2025 franchise tag? They’re probably better off avoiding it in this free agency ...
NFL Rumors: Jevon Holland Unlikely to Get Dolphins Franchise Tag, Expected to Hit FA
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REPORT: How the Chiefs Plan to Use the Franchise Tag
The Kansas City Chiefs have multiple critical decisions to make this offseason, including what player they should use the ...
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Kansas City Chiefs Not Expected To Franchise Tag Former Volunteer, Trey Smith
After spending the last four seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs, former Tennessee Volunteer offensive guard, Trey Smith is ...