NFL Franchise Tag update: Who’s entering free agency this month?
Mar 6, 2024, 12:00 PM | Updated: 12:09 pm
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 24: Christian Wilkins #94 of the Miami Dolphins takes the field during player introductions prior to a game against the Dallas Cowboys at Hard Rock Stadium on December 24, 2023 in Miami Gardens, Florida. The Dolphins defeated the Cowboys 22-20. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
(Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
With about a week to go before the start of the new league year, the NFL Franchise Tag deadline has come and passed.
The March 5th deadline for 2024 gave us some surprises and certainties, with teams getting ready for the storm that’s coming next week. While not every franchise had a player up for designation, only a handful of teams used the tag to secure their cornerstones players for the moment. Other teams will be letting starters walk in 2024, especially at the running back position.
But before we get to who didn’t get tagged, here’s what teams did use a tag to lock down their players.
Tag: the official list of franchised players from the NFL. pic.twitter.com/jL7ovIcfcF
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 5, 2024
Who Got Tagged:
Baltimore Ravens: DT Justin Madubuike (Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag)
Carolina Panthers: OLB Brian Burns (Non-Exclusive)
Chicago Bears: CB Jaylon Johnson (Non-Exclusive)
Cincinnati Bengals: WR Tee Higgins (Non-Exclusive)
Indianapolis Colts: WR Michael Pittman (Non-Exclusive)
Jacksonville Jaguars: OLB Josh Allen (Non-Exclusive)
Kansas City Chiefs: CB L’Jarius Sneed (Non-Exclusive)
New England Patriots: S Kyle Duggar (Transition Tag)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: S Antonie Winfield (Non-Exclusive)
Biggest surprise: Brian Burns
Tag-teamed with @_HaileySutton to discuss the Panthers tagging Brian Burns and what's next for the two sides pic.twitter.com/CDDEBPeaiT
— Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) March 5, 2024
Most likely to be traded: L’Jarius Sneed
Last season L'Jarius Sneed allowed 0 TDs in on 90 targets. The only player with 80+ targets that allowed 0 TDs.
– Sneed allowed a 48.2 comp% in coverage, including playoffs (per NGS). It was the lowest in the NFL among players with 80+ targets in 2023, incl. playoffs— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) March 5, 2024
Not Tagged:
Players not tagged and now scheduled to become free agents next week:
🏈Chris Jones
🏈Christian Wilkins
🏈Saquon Barkley
🏈Josh Jacobs
🏈Michael Onwenu
🏈Baker Mayfield
🏈Calvin Ridley
🏈Xavier McKinney— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 5, 2024
QB Baker Mayfield
Previous Team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
WR Calvin Ridley
Previous Team: Jacksonville Jaguars
DT Chris Jones
Previous Team: Kansas City Chiefs
DT Christian Wilkins
Previous Team: Miami Dolphins
RB Josh Jacobs
Previous Team: Las Vegas Raiders
OL Michael Onwenu
Previous Team: Nw England Patriots
RB Saquon Barkley
Previous Team: New York Giants
S Xavier McKinney
Previous Team: New York Giants
Biggest surprise: Christian Wilkins
From @GMFB: Welcome to franchise tag deadline day, as we discussed L’Jarius Sneed, and Christian Wilkins, plus the release of #Broncos QB Russell Wilson. pic.twitter.com/i4ZN8ugRGc
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 5, 2024
Most likely to be re-signed: Baker Mayfield
Baker Mayfield wasn't tagged. He can become a free agent next week. He's most likely staying put in Tampa, with the Vikings possibly getting involved only if Kirk Cousins leaves. https://t.co/H6dkBJQhQH
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) March 6, 2024
Key offseason dates for the NFL
- Monday, March 11th – 2024 NFL free agency contract talks begins at 9 a.m. PST
- Wednesday, March 13th – 2024 free agency signing period begins at 1 p.m. PST
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