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The NFL franchise tag deadline came and went earlier this offseason and the league saw a total of six players get hit with the tag. Since then, we have seen a few of those players — including quarterback Lamar Jackson — sign long-term extensions with their teams to remain in town not just for the 2023 season but beyond as well.
Then, there are other situations — particularly in various backfields across the league — where players are simply playing on the one-year tender now that they deadline for long-term deals has come and gone.
Here’s a rundown of everyone who had the franchise tag placed on them and the situation that unfolded since then.
2023 franchise tag rundown
Ravens tag Lamar Jackson (agreed to contract extension)
Baltimore placed the non-exclusive tag on Jackson — allowing him to negotiate with other teams, which did put a Ravens exit in play especially after the former league MVP requested a trade. However, cooler heads prevailed and the Ravens agreed to a five-year, $260 million contract with Jackson, which made him the highest-paid player in NFL history.
The…
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Author : Jeff Kerr
Publish date : 2023-07-17 20:05:32
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