When the Pittsburgh Steelers told running back Le’Veon Bell he’d be getting the franchise tag again, it wasn’t unexpected. However, it put a huge dent in the skill-position players available in free agency. So did the Miami Dolphins’ decision to tag receiver Jarvis Landry.
Some interesting players will hit the market, especially if Allen Robinson and Sammy Watkins don’t get the franchise tag before Tuesday’s deadline (as has been speculated in various reports). Competition for the top free-agent receivers and tight ends should be fierce, considering there aren’t a lot of instant impact players in the draft at those positions.