Several NFL teams have pressing decisions to make on franchise-tagged players by Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET. After that deadline, veterans designated with one-year tenders cannot sign long-term contracts until after the 2020 season.
Players with extensive injury histories, inconsistent production or high salary demands could find it more difficult to come to terms with their clubs on lengthy deals than in the recent past.
With the uncertainty of the 2021 salary cap because of the potential loss of revenue, front-office executives may take a conservative financial approach with the big picture in mind.