The NFL’s franchise tag window opened today, allowing teams to begin placing a one-year tender on a player scheduled to become a free agent this year. There likely will not be a rush of activity in the next couple days, but around the league we should see some players have the tag applied to them as we get closer to the deadline.
What does that mean? Here are the rules for the franchise (and transition) tag.
Window
February 23 - March 9
Players who are tagged have until July 15 to work out a new contract with their team.