This story has been updated with new information. The window for teams to franchise tag players is almost open and will remain open for two weeks ahead of the start of free agency. But how much is the ...

Every NFL offseason, star players from around the league have their names thrown around in contract conversations they can’t necessarily control. Such is negotiation life up against the franchise tag.

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The 2025 NFL offseason is set to kick into full gear soon, and the first milestone of note will be the league's franchise tag window. Over two weeks from mid-February to early March, NFL teams will ...

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This is the most common type of franchise tag. It allows players to negotiate with other teams, but their original team has the right to match any offer. If the team chooses not to match, it receives ...