The move was expected, and it’s finally been made.
On Monday morning, the New York Giants placed the franchise tag on defensive lineman Leonard Williams. It will be a defensive tackle tag, meaning he’ll receive $16.126 million.
The Giants are using the franchise tag on Leonard Williams, per source (@PLeonardNYDN first). He is also being classified as a defensive tackle. The franchise tag for a DT is $16.126M.
— Jordan Raanan (@JordanRaanan) March 16, 2020
The Giants originally traded for Williams prior to the deadline this past season.