Monday at 4 PM EST was the NFL franchise tag deadline. This was the last-ditch effort for teams to sign players to long-term contracts after they were franchise-tagged this spring. As the deadline came and passed, we saw more questions arise at the running back position.
Three players headlined the group of franchise-tagged players this year, especially after TE Evan Engram landed a three-year deal to remain with the Jacksonville Jaguars: Giants RB Saquon Barkley, Raiders RB Josh Jacobs, and Cowboys RB Tony Pollard. None of the three were able to secure long-term contracts with their current teams, and they will be forced to play on the franchise tag this season.