2025 NFL franchise tag tracker

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.
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.
2025 NFL franchise tag tracker: Chiefs are first to use the tag
What is the franchise tag? It is a designation teams can apply to a player scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent, and it binds the player to the team for one season. Fran
NFL franchise tags increase with a record-high salary cap
NFL quarterbacks will have the highest franchise tag cost at $40,242,000, up $7.5 million from last year. 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.
2025 NFL franchise tag tracker: Chiefs use $23.4M tag on OL Trey Smith
NFL teams have until March 4 to use their franchise tag. Here's the latest on who has been tagged and who could be next.
Chiefs to use franchise tag on guard Trey Smith, source says
The Chiefs have informed Pro Bowl guard Trey Smith that he will use the franchise tag on him, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Thursday.
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. It can only be used on players set to become unrestricted free agents.
NFL Free Agency 2025: Chiefs to keep top free agent off the market with franchise tag
With Trey Smith set to become arguably the top free agent on the market, the Chiefs locked him up with the franchise tag.
2025 NFL franchise tag tracker: Chiefs set to tag Pro Bowl guard Trey Smith ahead of free agency
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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 ...
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What is an NFL franchise tag? How does it work?
On February 18, the NFL's two-week franchise tag window opened. During that period, NFL teams can begin applying the franchise tag to players with expiring contracts. On March 4 at 4 p.m.
Report: Chiefs' Trey Smith to Get Franchise Tag; Long-Term Contract Eyed
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Cowboy Roundup: Stephen Jones on Micah Parsons contract, Franchise tag not ruled out
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