What is the franchise tag in the NFL? The franchise tag is a useful tool for NFL general managers who are trying to keep a roster together by retaining an important pending free agent. In the coming ...

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins and his future is one of the most popular topics in the NFL. The window for NFL teams to place the franchise tag on players opens at 4 p.m. ET Tuesday and ...

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The NFL offseason is all about difficult decisions. Teams are scrambling to hold onto their star players while staying within the salary cap. People usually mention the franchise tag, but many often ...

Free agency is just around the corner for many NFL players who don't have a contract for the 2024 season. Although there have been a few last-minute signings, those available players are preparing to ...

With the Super Bowl behind us, it's time for teams to focus on building up their squads for the next season. One way to do that is with the franchise tag. Check out everything you need to know about ...

Franchise player -- it’s more than a buzzword. Every season, coaches and commentators declare certain stars “franchise players,” often referring to key leaders who have demonstrated a vocal commitment ...

This story has been updated with new information. The window for teams to franchise tag players is almost open and will remain open for two weeks ahead of the start of free agency. But how much is the ...

The window for teams to place the franchise tag on players set to hit the free agent market opened this week, and with it came speculation of which players would receive the dreaded distinction. For ...

NFL free agency is just around the corner, with the legal tampering period already underway. One way to keep a prized player off the open market is to sign them to a long-term contract extension. If ...