The 2021 NFL franchise tag deadline has concluded and the Jacksonville Jaguars were among the teams to use the annual designation. Last year it went on defensive end Yannick Ngakoue, but this season it went to a perimeter player on the offensive side in tackle Cam Robinson.
The move was somewhat of a surprise, yet one that made sense for many reasons. While there were options who would’ve been an upgrade, there was no guarantee the Jags could sign or trade for a veteran upgrade, while the draft only provided unproven options.