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FILE – Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Justin Madubuike (92) follows a play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. Madubuike had more sacks last season (13) than his first three seasons combined. His breakout season will land him a significant deal, and perhaps a franchise tag. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Now that the NFL scouting combine is in the books, we turn our attention toward the franchise tag deadline.
Teams have until 4 p.m. ET Tuesday to tag players.
Which players have received the franchise tag?
Tee Higgins, Cincinnati Bengals WR
L’Jarius Sneed, Kansas City Chiefs CB
Brian Burns, Carolina Panthers EDGE
Justin Madubuike, Baltimore Ravens DT
Antoine Winfield, Tampa Bay Buccaneers S (report)
Josh Allen, Jacksonville Jaguars EDGE (report)
Jaylon Johnson, Chicago Bears CB (report)
Which players have received the transition tag?
Kyle Dugger, New England Patriots S (report)
Which players are in the news about franchise tags?
Report: Saquon Barkley will be free agent, Giants won’t tag star RB
Report: Dolphins DT Christian Wilkins will hit free agency, won’t receive franchise tag
What is the NFL franchise tag?
The franchise tag is a designation NFL teams may use to retain one player set to be an unrestricted free agent and sign them to a set contract for another year. There are exclusive and non-exclusive tags.
What are exclusive vs. non-exclusive franchise tags?
Exclusive tags mean the contract must be no less than either the average of the top five salaries at that player’s position or 120% of the player’s salary the previous season, whichever is greater. It also means the player is not allowed to negotiate with other teams and may not sign with another team should they reject the offer.
Non-exclusive tags mean the contract must be no less than either the average of the top five cap hits at that player’s position or 120% of the player’s salary the previous season, whichever is…
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