Which NFL players received the franchise tag from their teams?
by Cale Clinton from Deadspin > Sports News Without Fear, Favor or Compromise on (#6K43Z)
With free agency around the corner, the NFL is currently engaged in its age-old tradition of taking some of the best names off the market. The franchise tag period allows teams to hold onto premier players just a bit longer, extending the negotiation window for a long-term deal while still maintaining team control.