The NFL’s window to franchise tag players officially opened on Tuesday, meaning clubs have from now until March 5 to apply the tag to their impending free agents. This is also the first leg in the rat race that is NFL Free Agency.
With an eye toward the Las Vegas Raiders’ needs, below are a few players to keep tabs on to see if they’ll get the one-year tender or hit the open market.
DT Chris Jones, Kansas City Chiefs
PFF Free Agent Ranking: 1st overall (#1 DT)
The Athletic Free Agent Ranking: 4th overall (#2 DT)
For years, Chris Jones terrorized the Raiders’ offensive line while becoming one of the best interior pass-rushers in the league.