Tag, you're it.
While the NFL's franchise tag has been something of a point of contention in years past, the window to franchise tag players is the next tentpole in the NFL offseason. Teams have until March 8 to decide whether or not to keep certain players under contract for at least one more year.
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NFL franchises have two weeks to decide whether or not they want to slap the franchise tag on a player. If they do, then a few things can happen: The two sides can figure out a long-term deal, the player can negotiate and sign elsewhere, or the player can play out the season on the tag.