The franchise tag will be a tricky tool to utilize this year. At the moment, it’s unclear what the NFL’s salary cap total will be, although we do know a $180 million cap floor is present. Given that information, franchise tag projections are in place, but the actual values remain unclear.
It’s certainly all impacted by the financial hardships brought on by a pandemic-impacted 2020 season. Should a team utilize the lone franchise tag it owns starting Tuesday, it’ll need to implement a wise attitude when it comes to making the decision.
The Jets are no exception.