The franchise tag for NFL running backs has declined by $2 million over the past six years, according to Garrett Podell of CBS Sports.
Ole Miss running back Quinshon Judkins told ESPN's Heather Dinich that the decrease is "a big concern" for him. Judkins led the SEC with 1,567 rushing yards as a freshman last season.
"That's why I've improved my game as far as showing what I can do in the passing game," Judkins said Thursday. "... I think that as far as the next level, the way they're doing those guys is because I feel like you can only do so much at that position because of the guys who are in the league and dealing with those situations.