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Eight players were franchise tagged prior to Tuesday’s 4 p.m. ET deadline, but the impact goes well beyond that number. While several notable players were tagged, just as many were not tagged and will get a chance to test the market when the NFL’s legal tampering period begins on March 11.
The franchise tag is an interesting thing. It pays a player a lot of guaranteed money, but for only one year. The tag can often double a player’s career earnings, but it can also deprive them a chance at getting a long-term contract.
As you can imagine, there were several winners and losers in the aftermath of Tuesday’s tag deadline. Here’s a look at each winner and loser, along with a quick look at each player who was tagged.
NFL’s franchise-tagged players
Justin Madubuike, DT
Baltimore Ravens
$22,102,000
Brian Burns, LB
Carolina Panthers
$24,007,000
Jaylon Johnson, CB
Chicago Bears
$19,802,000
Tee Higgins, WR
Cincinnati Bengals
$21,816,000
Michael Pittman, WR
Indianapolis Colts
$21,816,000
Josh Allen, LB
Jacksonville Jaguars
$24,007,000
L’Jarius Sneed, CB
Kansas City Chiefs
$19,802,000
Antoine Winfield Jr., S
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
$17,123,000
Winner
RB Saquon Barkley
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Author : Bryan DeArdo
Publish date : 2024-03-06 18:56:40
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