News that the Jets have assigned the franchise tag to Muhammad Wilkerson Tuesday prompts thoughts of the team using its franchise and transition tags in the past. Here is a review of four instances of players being tagged by the Green & White:
TE Kyle Brady, transition tag, 1999 — Brady came to the Jets as their top draft pick, ninth overall, out of Penn State in the 1995 draft. In his first four pro seasons, the 6'6", 278-pounder was a big blocker who had 93 receptions for 949 yards (10.2-yard average) and 10 touchdowns in 63 games (56 starts).