Tee Higgins, Saquon Barkley among franchise tag winners; Baker Mayfield, Josh Jacobs headline losers

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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