According to reports, the Dolphins have officially placed the transition tag on Olivier Vernon.
#Dolphins make it official, announcing that they've placed the transition tag on DE Olivier Vernon
— Greg Likens (@GregLikens) March 1, 2016
We have been speculating for weeks if the Dolphins would place the franchise tag on Oliver Vernon. However, it is not the franchise tag. Instead the Dolphins have opted to use the transition tag on Vernon.
When a player receives the transition tag, it ensures that the Dolphins can match any offer given to Vernon from other teams.