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 ...

The tag was initially created to give teams extra time to negotiate with premium players, but nowadays it often becomes a de facto guaranteed one-year deal. There’s a lot that goes into the franchise ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

As the NFL offseason hits, all 32 teams will be seeking to retain their top free agents - and one option to do so, the franchise tag, has become one of the most intriguing ways for teams to bring star ...