Nov 17, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; NFL Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens (3) reacts after making a catch against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half at Allegiant Stadium.

The NFL's franchise tag option was created in 1993 as part of the original collective bargaining agreement, and in the 32 seasons that followed the Tampa Bay Buccaneers made use of it just eight times ...

The window for NFL teams to utilize the franchise and transition tag opens Tuesday. The transaction in place for teams to retain their own free agents can be applied through March 3 at 4 p.m. ET.

The NFL’s annual franchise and transition tag window opened Tuesday, giving teams two weeks to designate one of their own impending free agents and lock in exclusive negotiating rights for the 2026 ...