NFL Teams Use Franchise Tag on Top Talents

0:00The latest scores, headlines, and storylines, right here on NFL News Today. Subscribe and stay game ready. The NFL franchise Tag Deadline passed on March 3rd, and teams used it on just 3 skill players for next season. The tag locks in a player for one year, at the average pay of the top 5, at their position, giving teams time to negotiate long-term deals while, keeping talent off the open market. This year it went to tight in cow pits of the Atlanta Falcons, wide receiver George Pickens of the Dallas Cowboys, and running back Breeze Hall of, the New York Jets. Atlanta Tag pits first to hold on to their young core of top draft picks, including running back B. John Robinson, and wide receiver Drake London. Last season, pits earned all pro honors with career highs and receptions, touchdowns, and first downs, even with shaky quarterback play. The move keeps their offense intact for at least another year. Meanwhile, the Cowboys grab Pickens after trading a third round pick for him from Pittsburgh.

1:04He exploded for the third most receiving yards in the league, at a 1,049, fueling one of the NFL's top offenses. Dallas is over the salary cap by about $56.6 million, and needs defensive help, so the tag buys time without a huge long term. Commitment Over in New York, the Jets tagged Hall after he rushed for a career high 1065 yards, despite a weak passing game and constant. Defensive focus. He's a bright spot, returning with a healthy geared Wilson to lift whatever quarterback they have next fall. Separately, the Colts put the transition tag on quarterback Daniel Jones worth about $37.8 million, letting them match. Outside offers why he recovers from injury. A few big names skip the tag, like Edge R Usher, Trey Hendrickson of the Bengals, center Tyler Linderbaum of the Ravens, and running back Kenneth, Walker III of the Seahawks. These moves show teams balancing cap space and needs, setting up a busy offseason of

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