The window for NFL teams to sign a long-term deal with players they used the franchise tag designation has come and gone. There are 12 players set to play under the franchise tag for the 2020 season which, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, is the most since 1993.
The Steelers have now used the franchise tag in three of the last four seasons. Will they use it again for 2021? If so, these are the five most likely candidates for the Steelers to tag rather than lose them to free agency.
The franchise tag values by position from 2020 will be used for reference by each position.