Tuesday marks a critical day for all NFL teams — including the Kansas City Chiefs.
Beginning on February 18 at 3 p.m. Arrowhead Time, the franchise-tag window opens, meaning clubs around the league can officially designate franchise or transition players. It stays open for two weeks, closing on Tuesday, March 4, at 3 p.m. Arrowhead Time.
What’s the franchise tag again?
As a reminder, the “franchise tag” is a tool that allows NFL teams to retain a key player who is due to become an unrestricted free agent.