New York Giants make trade for Carolina Panthers star Brian Burns
The Giants make a big move by trading for star pass rusher Brian Burns, solidifying their defense for the future.
Franchise tag News & Breaking Stories
Tide rolls into Green Bay Packers acquire RB Josh Jacobs S Xavier McKinney
Former Alabama teammates Josh Jacobs and Xavier McKinney reunite with the Green Bay Packers, signing lucrative contracts after leaving their teams.
Tide rolls into Green Bay Packers reel in RB Josh Jacobs S Xavier McKinney
Former Alabama teammates Josh Jacobs and Xavier McKinney reunite with Green Bay Packers, signing lucrative contracts. Aaron Jones released. Viral reunion!
Eagles Saquon Barkley Bryce Huff deals reached: AP sources
Philadelphia Eagles sign former Giants RB Saquon Barkley and former Jets DE Bryce Huff to multi-million dollar contracts. #NFL #FreeAgency
Titans to Replace Derrick Henry with Tony Pollard, AP Source Reports
Derrick Henry, 30, aims to prove age doesn't matter in the NFL as Titans replace him with Tony Pollard. Viral headline: "Ageless Henry vs New Star Pollard: Titans' Running Back Battle!"
Philadelphia Eagles expected to show strong interest in Saquon Barkley
Philadelphia Eagles fans may soon see Saquon Barkley join their team, potentially bringing his dynamic playmaking skills to the NFC East.
2024 NFL Free Agency Start Date: Key Details
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Chiefs Chris Jones 5-year deal $95M guarantees framework agreed
Kansas City Chiefs and Chris Jones agree to $95 million deal, making him highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history.
Giants Saquon Barkley 'good meeting' NFL Combine GM team wants keep RB
NY Giants haven't ruled out franchise-tagging Saquon Barkley. Team remains open to multiple options. General manager optimistic about keeping him.
Raiders remove interim tag, hire Antonio Pierce as head coach
Las Vegas Raiders players pushed for Antonio Pierce to be full-time head coach. On Friday, he officially got the gig.
Chicago Bears aim to keep Jaylon Johnson as highest-paid cornerback in the NFL
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NFL Trade Deadline Notes: 49ers Contenders for Big Swing
The San Francisco 49ers trade a compensatory third-round pick to the Commanders for edge rusher Chase Young.
Colts Running Back Jonathan Taylor Healthy, Targeting Week 5 Return
Jonathan Taylor plans to return to the lineup in Week 5 after being on the reserve/physically unable to perform list.
Josh Jacobs returns to the Raiders: 'I'm back'
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs confirms his return to the team after contract negotiations. He will be the highest-paid running back in the 2023 season.
NFL: Dallas Cowboys rookie Deuce Vaughn's sensational viral video footage
"5-ft-5 NFL rookie Deuce Vaughn impresses in training with the Dallas Cowboys, defying size expectations. Could be the steal of the draft."
"Dolphins' Surprising Attempt to Trade for Saquon Barkley During Holdout Garners Viral Interest"
New York Giants reject trade offers for star RB Saquon Barkley.
"Major Super Bowl Upset: New York Giants' Saquon Barkley's Unexpected Performance Raises Eyebrows"
Giants legend Ottis Anderson advises Saquon Barkley to take the money.
Saquon Barkley's contract situation with the Giants is reaching a critical stage
Saquon Barkley's contract negotiations with the Giants are nearing a deadline. Barkley, who understands the devaluation of running backs in the NFL, wants to be valued beyond his position. The Giants are prepared to pay him as one of the top running backs in the league, but Barkley is seeking a richer guaranteed portion of the deal. If an agreement is not reached, Barkley may play on the franchise tag and revisit his contract situation after the season.
No Clear Progress in Saquon Barkley's Future with Giants
Saquon Barkley may sit out 2023 NFL season if no deal reached with Giants.
What news can we find under Franchise tag News Section?
You're curious about a franchise tag, aren't you?
Well, my friend, buckle up because we are about to embark on an informative ride! So what is this enigmatic phrase 'franchise tag'? I thought only commodities had tags? Well, ponder no more. The term ‘Franchise Tag’ holds significant weight and can be found predominantly within the treasure troves of news related to National Football League (NFL).
In essence, a franchise tag is like end-of-season handcuffs slapped onto one lucky - or not so lucky depending on your interpretation – player from every NFL team. Are you familiar with that feeling when you snag the last piece of cake before anyone else can get it? That's essentially what teams do with their players using the franchise tag.
The tagged player then gets a humongous one-year contract without testing his fortune in free agency. Sounds glamorous but surely has its cons too!
"So why should I care?"
This seemingly innocuous move often generates big waves in sports news content for several reasons.
- Traffic-stopping salaries: These tags mean massive payouts which unpredictably jolt salary cap considerations making financial gurus sweat buckets under their shirt collars.
- Drama-licious: Slapping a restrictive franchise label doesn’t always go down well with players yearning for long-term contracts leading to melodramatic negotiations. Who doesn’t love good old drama?
- Strategic Maneuvering: All these kerfuffles push managerial brains into ultimate strategic mode causing ripple effects throughout draft planning and trades henceforth shaping events at NFL grand stage.
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