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Eight players were franchise tagged prior to Tuesday’s 4 p.m. ET deadline, but the impact goes well beyond that number. While several notable players were tagged, just as many were not tagged and will get a chance to test the market when the NFL’s legal tampering period begins on March 11.
The franchise tag is an interesting thing. It pays a player a lot of guaranteed money, but for only one year. The tag can often double a player’s career earnings, but it can also deprive them a chance at getting a long-term contract.
As you can imagine, there were several winners and losers in the aftermath of Tuesday’s tag deadline. Here’s a look at each winner and loser, along with a quick look at each player who was tagged.
