The window for NFL teams to use the franchise or transition tags on pending free agents opens on Tuesday, and the New England Patriots will keep a close eye on it.
Coming off back-to-back 4-13 campaigns, the Patriots are in dire need of an infusion of talent on both sides of the ball. Entering the offseason as the league leaders in salary cap space at a projected $128.69 million, they are in a financial position to bolster their roster by pursuing the biggest names on the market.
The franchise tag window, which remains open until March 4 at 4 p.