The NFL’s franchise tag window opens Tuesday and runs until March 4, allowing teams to tag one player to keep them for the 2025 season. The tag’s cost, based on the top five salaries at each position, increases with each tagging. Last year, nine players were tagged, with two subsequently traded. Teams must decide whether to pay the tag price, extend the player, or tag and negotiate a long-term deal. The Bills haven’t used the tag in seven years, while the Ravens have used it for two consecutive seasons. The Dolphins are unlikely to tag safety Jevon Holland at nearly $20 million. The Patriots and Jets also have no candidates for the tag. The Bengals might tag Tee Higgins again, while the Browns, Steelers, Texans, Colts, Jaguars, Titans, Broncos, Chiefs, Raiders, Chargers, Cowboys, Giants, Eagles, Commanders, Bears, Lions, Packers, Vikings, Falcons, Panthers, Saints, Buccaneers, Cardinals, Rams, 49ers, and Seahawks all face various considerations regarding their free agents and the franchise tag.
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