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2025 NFL key offseason dates: When franchise tag deadline, free agency, draft, trades, other events take place
NFL offseason is now in full swing, with the Super Bowl in the rear view and the scouting combine complete. There is plenty more still to come, however, as all 32 teams prepare for the annual shuffle of veteran players via free agency and trades.
2025 NFL franchise tag tracker: Latest tag news ahead of deadline day
Tuesday marks the official deadline for NFL teams to use a tag on players whose contracts are set to expire. NFL.com is tracking which players are getting the tag, and which ones are not, up to the 4 p.
When Is The NFL Franchise Tag Deadline In 2025?
Learn everything you need to know about the NFL Franchise tag. What is the NFL franchise tag? When is the NFL Franchise tag deadline?
2025 NFL free agency: League releases numbers for franchise and transition tags this offseason
The franchise tag deadline is fast approaching in the NFL, and the league has finally released numbers for the teams if they wish to place the franchise or transition tag on players prior to the deadline on March 4.
Free Agency: Cowboys to slap $25.1 million franchise tag on NFL's top DT target by Tuesday
Odighizuwa is expected to draw heavy interest in free agency; the Cowboys are reportedly ready to use a $25.1M tag to keep him off the open market.
NFL franchise tags increase with a record-high salary cap
The league released figures for franchise and transition tags on Friday, a day after announcing the salary cap has increased to a record-high $279.2 million in 2025. Linebackers a
How much will the franchise tag cost? NFL releases 2025 numbers
A franchise tag is a one-year contract that every NFL team is allowed to issue once per offseason. It allows a franchise to strategically retain a player on a guaranteed deal with a non-negotiated salary.
NFL releases franchise, transition tag values for 2025
The Chiefs informed guard Trey Smith this week that they'll be using their franchise tag on him and we learned on Friday what salary that tag will carry.
Cowboys free agency rumors: Here's who Dallas plans to use franchise tag on if deal doesn't happen by deadline
T he Dallas Cowboys have several big-name free agents they will have to make decisions on, including star defensive tackle ...
Report: Osa Odighizuwa to Get Cowboys Franchise Tag If Contract Not Reached by Tuesday
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Likelihood of MIN using franchise tag on Darnold
Mike Florio and Chris Simms explain why they wouldn’t count out a tag-and-trade situation with Sam Darnold, as well as how he ...
Cowboys begin contract talks with Micah Parsons; franchise tag in play for Osa Odighizuwa
With Cowboys officials in Indianapolis during the NFL scouting combine, conversations have started with star pass rusher ...
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What's the difference between NFL's exclusive, non-exclusive franchise tag?
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 ...
Chiefs place non-exclusive franchise tag on Pro Bowl G Trey Smith, allowing him to negotiate with other teams
Smith is a two-time Super Bowl champion with the Chiefs, and was named to the 2024 Pro Bowl. He is a major piece of Kansas ...
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Report: Ravens to cut former Saints franchise tag DB Marcus Williams before free agency
ESPN reports the Ravens are likely to cut Marcus Williams before free agency. The Saints used the franchise tag on him in ...
If the Vikings franchise tag Sam Darnold, who are their potential trade partners?
Minnesota has spent this week at the NFL Combine trying to gauge the market for veteran quarterback Sam Darnold as they ...