Franchise player -- it’s more than a buzzword. Every season, coaches and commentators declare certain stars “franchise players,” often referring to key leaders who have demonstrated a vocal commitment ...

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins and his future is one of the most popular topics in the NFL. The window for NFL teams to place the franchise tag on players opens at 4 p.m. ET Tuesday and ...

With the Super Bowl behind us, it's time for teams to focus on building up their squads for the next season. One way to do that is with the franchise tag. Check out everything you need to know about ...

Kansas City Chiefs guard Trey Smith (65) leaves the field after warm ups before a game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. / Mark Konezny-Imagn Images Franchise Tag vs. Transition Tag ...

From Tuesday, February 20, until 4:00 p.m. on March 5, NFL teams have the opportunity to designate a franchise tag on a player who will become an unrestricted free agent when the new league year ...

The Cincinnati Bengals franchise tagged wide receiver Tee Higgins for the second year in a row. The franchise tag will earn Higgins $26.2 million in 2025. Those numbers may look great on paper, but as ...

The 2025 NFL offseason is set to kick into full gear soon, and the first milestone of note will be the league's franchise tag window. Over two weeks from mid-February to early March, NFL teams will ...