5 most valuable NFL franchise tag candidates teams must retain in 2021
Apr. 25, 2024 – 02:33 – The NFL franchise tag isn’t used by every team each year, but it can be a convenient way to retain star players who front offices can’t work out a long-term contract with.
On an expensive, one-year price tag, the player and team can buy some time while the player still gets paid top dollar and the team retains a valuable contributor to their 2021 roster.
Since Tuesday kicks off the NFL franchise tag designation window, here’s a look at the five most valuable and likely tag candidates who teams must find a way to retain either through the tag or a long-term deal this offseason.