NFL, players and franchise tag

How does the NFL franchise tag work? How teams think about players to tag
The tag was first introduced by owners in 1993 as a compromise in the NFL's fourth-ever CBA as the NFLPA sought to create free agency.
Only 2 NFL players get the franchise tag after the Vikings let Sam Darnold hit the market
Dallas signed defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa before the franchise tag deadline Tuesday and Minnesota declined to give the tag to quarterback Sam Darnold, clearing the way for him to hit the open market next week.
When Is The NFL Franchise Tag Deadline In 2025?
Learn everything you need to know about the NFL Franchise tag. What is the NFL franchise tag? When is the NFL Franchise tag deadline?
NFL franchise tag tracker 2025: Who has been tagged, candidates before deadline passes
Here's a look at who has been franchise tagged so far and who could end up meeting that fate before the 2025 deadline passes.
NFL offseason: Franchise tag winners, losers for free agency
Only two NFL players were franchise-tagged before Tuesday's deadline. Here's who won or lost the day with free agency looming.
NFL franchise tag deadline 2025: Tracking what players have received the franchise tag
Scouting Combine behind us, the next big step in the NFL offseason is free agency. Tuesday marks the next big deadline, as teams have until 4:00 p.m. Eastern to designate Franchise or Transition Tag players.
Chargers release linebacker Joey Bosa after 9 seasons with the franchise
The Los Angeles Chargers released Joey Bosa on Wednesday night, ending the linebacker's nine-season tenure with the franchise ...
Chargers release pass rusher Joey Bosa after nine seasons with the franchise
Bosa’s 72 sacks are tied for 10th most in the NFL since he entered the league and are second in franchise history.
Exodus Could Be the Mass Effect Competitor Fans Have Been Waiting For
In the gaming space race, it seems that the Mass Effect series might be meeting its match next year with a new AAA title.
Former New York Yankees Infielder Discusses Why He Felt Dismissed by the Franchise
The New York Yankees have had a strong offseason so far, but one of the players they let walk feels he was dismissed by the franchise in negotiations.
NFL franchise tag deadline winners and losers: From Micah Parsons and J.J. McCarthy to the Giants and Raiders
Only two teams used the franchise tag this year, but there were plenty of impactful deals made leading up to Tuesday's ...
The 7 Best Velociraptor Scenes in the Jurassic Park Franchise
The Velociraptors are some of the biggest dinosaur stars of the Jurassic Park movies, and they’ve nabbed some of the best ...
MLB The Show 25: Biggest Changes Coming To Franchise Mode
Sony San Diego Studios gave us our first glimpse into the new franchise mode features for MLB The Show 25. Let's take a look.
Crosby becomes 'face of the franchise' for Raiders
Mike Florio and Chris Simms discuss why even if Maxx Crosby has reservations about where the team is headed, it’s hard to turn down a historic contract and become the face of the franchise.
What Does the ‘Planet of the Apes’ Franchise Have to Do to Win a VFX Oscar?
The excellent work on “ Dune: Part Two ” claimed the VFX Oscar on Sunday, while also leaving a lingering question of why the ...