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| Original Photo by AP/Rick Havner |
As the story goes in the National Football League, the lovely game of tag has transcended from playgrounds to the gridiron. Except, of course, this has to do with financial proceedings and contracts, but playing pretend is fun, right?
Firstly, we remind you of the franchise/transition tag information. Thank you to the folks at National Football Post for this information:
(Franchise Tag, Transition Tag)
DE: $11,175,000, $9,151,000
DT: $8,450,000, $7,039,000
LB: $9,619,000, $8,358,000
OL: $9,828,000, $8,709,000
P/K: $2,977,000, $2,700,000
QB: $14,896,000, $13,068,000
RB: $8,219,000, $6,970,000
S: $6,916,000, $6,002,000
TE: $6,066,000, $5,194,000
WR: $10,537,000, $8,867,000
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Friday
- The Buffalo Bills have decided to use the franchise tag on safety Jairus Byrd, according to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. This will allow for guard Andy Levitre to hit the open market.
- The Cincinnati Bengals will use their franchise tag on defensive end Michael Johnson, as opposed to right tackle Andre Smith, Terry McCormick of National Football Post reported.
- The Indianapolis Colts have decided to use their franchise tag on punter Pat McAfee. Mike Garafolo of USA TODAY Sports reported it first.
- A source informed NFL Network reporter Albert Breer that the Denver Broncos would place the franchise tag on tackle Ryan Clady.
- Sean Jensen of the Chicago Sun-Times is reporting that the Chicago Bears will be placing the franchise tag on 3-technique defensive tackle Henry Melton.
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