Tuesday, December 10, 2024

NFL Franchise Tag Deadline: Josh Allen, Michael Pittman Jr.

The NFL franchise tag deadline has arrived at 4 p.m.

Where did it all go wrong?

Which players received franchise tag (all non-exclusive)?

Dee Higgins, Cincinnati Bengals WR
L'Jarius Sneed, Kansas City Chiefs CB
Brian Burns, Carolina Panthers edge
Justin Madupuike, Baltimore Ravens TD
Antoine Winfield, Tampa Bay Buccaneers S
Josh Allen, Jacksonville Jaguars edge
Jaylen Johnson, Chicago Bears CB
Michael Pittman Jr., Indianapolis Colts WR

Which players got the transfer mark?

Kyle Tucker, New England Patriots S (reported)

What is an NFL Franchise Tag?

The Copyright tag NFL teams can use it to retain a player as an unrestricted free agent and sign him to a contract for another year. There are exclusive and non-exclusive tags.

What are exclusive and non-exclusive copyright tags?

Exclusive tags The contract must be less than the average of the player's first five salaries at the position or 120% of the player's salary in the previous season, whichever is greater. This means that the player is not allowed to negotiate with other teams and cannot sign with another team if they reject the offer.

Non-exclusive tags The contract must be less than the average of the first five cap hits at the player's position or 120% of the player's salary from the previous season, whichever is greater. However, unlike the exclusive tag, the player is allowed to negotiate with other teams and has a chance to match with his current team if he gets an offer. If the team elects not to match, it is entitled to receive draft compensation equal to two first-round draft picks from the signing party.

What are NFL Franchise Tag Position Values ​​for 2024?

Quarterback: $38.301 million
Running back: $11.951 million
Wide receiver: $21.816 million
At the tight end: $12.693 million
Attack Line: $20.985 million
Defensive end: $21.324 million
Defensive play: $22.102 million
Linebacker: $24.007 million
Cornerback: $19.802 million
Security: $17.123 million
Punter/Kicker: $5.984 million

What is an NFL transition tag?

The transition tag NFL teams can retain a player as an unrestricted free agent and use it to sign a contract for another year. The contract must be below the average of the top 10 salaries at the player's position and has no guaranteed compensation. Also, players are allowed to negotiate with other teams.

live28 updates

  • The Colts used the franchise tag today for the first time since 2013. You may have heard of the last person who received it.

  • The Bears make Jaylen Johnson's franchise tag official

  • The tag has expired

    We've done it! Deadline is 4 pm ET/1 pm PT.

    However, we will continue to update you on anything significant in the afternoon and evening.

  • Jaguars want long-term deal with Josh Allen

    The Josh Allen franchise tag in Jacksonville is official with a note from general manager Trent Falke:

    “We were unable to agree a contract extension with Josh before today's deadline.”

    The two sides are in ongoing talks over a long-term deal.

  • The Giants declined to apply the franchise tag on Saquon Barkley. They reportedly won't use it to keep Xavier McKinney safe.

  • The Colts officially announced the franchise tag of Michael Pittman

    It's a non-exclusive tag, meaning he's allowed to negotiate with other teams.

  • If your favorite team has a lot of cap space and issues at wide receiver, free agency doesn't offer many solutions.

    The free agency class at receiver took some big hits this week. Mike Evans was re-signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers now that Michael Pittman is off the market.

    Read more here

  • The Colts are reportedly placing the franchise tag on WR Michael Pittman

    NFL Network's Tom Pelissero indicates the Colts are putting the franchise tag on Michael Pittman in an attempt to work out a long-term deal:

  • Bucks make Antoine Winfield Jr. franchise tag official

  • Interesting note about Jaguars signing Josh Allen: He's reportedly due $24 million, meaning he's designated as a linebacker and not a defensive end.

  • Statement: Patriots use transition tag

    A rare landmark display!

    According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the Patriots are using the transfer tag on safety Kyle Tucker.

    What is a transition tag? This allows NFL teams to retain a player as an unrestricted free agent and sign him to a contract for another year. The contract must be below the average of the top 10 salaries at the player's position and has no guaranteed compensation. Also, players are allowed to negotiate with other teams.

  • Report: Bears tagging star CB Jaylen Johnson

    According to Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports, the Chicago Bears are expected to use the franchise tag on star CB Jaylen Johnson:

  • Report: Jaguars franchise tag on DE Josh Allen

    According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Jacksonville will place the franchise tag on star quarterback Josh Allen as the two sides try to hammer out a long-term deal:

  • Antoine Winfield Jr. and the Bucs will reportedly continue working on a long-term deal. If the two sides don't work out a new contract, Winfield will be owed $17.123 million next season.

    Winfield, 25, is coming off his best NFL season as he emerged as one of the league's best defensive players. He had three interceptions, 12 passes defensed, six sacks, eight quarterback hits, 122 tackles, six tackles for loss, four fumble recoveries and a league-high six fumbles forced while starting all 17 regular season games in 2023.

    More on Bucks putting franchise tag on Winfield

  • It's easy to see why the Ravens would want to keep Justin Madupuke. He's a key part of their defense, and according to NFL NextGen stats, he led the entire league in 3-technique pressures (on the outside shoulder of the defender, lined up between guard and tackle) last season:

  • Ravens claim tag on TD Justin Madupuke

    Baltimore “couldn't agree on a contract extension” with DT Justin Madupuik, comments general manager Eric DeCosta.

  • The Bucs are reportedly targeting All-Pro safety Antoine Winfield Jr.

    Tampa Bay is putting the franchise tag on star safety Antoine Winfield Jr., per ESPN's Adam Schefter.

  • If the Giants had tagged Saquon Barkley for a second straight year, it would have cost him $12.1 million, but the second overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft is seeking an extension to stay with the franchise for a long time.

    Read more

  • Report: Saquon Barkley will be a free agent and will not receive the franchise tag from the Giants

    According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the running back market is said to be even stronger because the Giants are not expected to sign Saquon Barkley.

  • The Panthers officially announce that they have applied the non-exclusive tag on Brian Burns

    The Leopards confirmed They use a franchise tag on Brian Burns – but it's a non-exclusive one.

    Here is what it means:

    Non-exclusive tags The contract must be less than the average of the first five cap hits at the player's position or 120% of the player's salary from the previous season, whichever is greater. However, unlike the exclusive tag, the player is allowed to negotiate with other teams and has a chance to match with his current team if he gets an offer. If the team elects not to match, it is entitled to receive draft compensation equal to two first-round draft picks from the signing party.

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