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NY Jets lose Dalton Schultz, other big-name free agent targets to franchise tag

One of the greatest offseason traditions for New York Jets fans is the process of falling in love with a prospective free agent only for him to never even hit the open market.

Rejoice, Jets fans: it’s that time of year once again.

The NFL’s franchise-tag deadline is today (March 8) at 4 p.m. ET. Reports are flying in regarding which big-time free agents are being retained by their teams on the franchise tag.

One of the most popular Jets free agent targets, Dallas Cowboys tight end Dalton Schultz, will be tagged, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.