Franchise Tags: Team By Team Rundown (As of 3/5)

AFC North

Baltimore: The Ravens have applied their franchise tag to running back Ray Rice over guard Ben Grubbs and cornerback Ladarrius Webb.  Rice will make $7.7 million.  Baltimore hopes to secure their  best offensive weapon to a long term deal.

Cincinnati:  Kicker Mike Nugent was the recipient of the franchise tag.

Cleveland: Kicker Phil Dawson has also been franchise tagged.

Pittsburgh: The Steelers won't tag anyone.  Wide receiver Mike Wallace was a candidate to be tagged but they will opt to use a first round tender on him as he is a restricted free agent.

AFC East

Buffalo: Stevie Johnson has worked out a long-term deal so there's no tag for the Bills.

Miami: With a new regime in the front office and new coaching staff to go along with it, the Dolphins are going to be aggressive in free agency.  There doesn't look to be a tag getting applied in South Beach.

New England: Wide receiver Wes Welker is getting the franchise tag since the Patriots haven't engaged much in contract discussions.  

New York Jets: The Jets look to let nose tackle Sione Pouha hit the open market instead of applying the tag.

AFC South

Houston: Arian Foster agreed to a long-term contract.  Mario Williams' franchise tag would exceed $20 million.  It looks as if Houston won't be applying the tag this offseason

Jacksonville: Another kicker gets the tag.  This time it's Josh Scobee.

Indianapolis: Pass rusher Robert Mathis is the recipient of a tag in Indy.

Tennessee: Michael Griffin was tagged by the Titans.  Cornerback Courtland Finnegan will hit the open market.

AFC West

Denver: Matt Prater proved his worth last season with some timely field goals.  As a result, the Broncos have chosen to apply the tag to Prater.

Kansas City: Wide receiver Dwayne Bowe has received the franchise tag.  They signed Stanford Routt, who was released by Oakland, and are expected to let Brandon Carr walk.

Oakland: Oakland has tagged strong safety Tyvon Branch, at $6.2 million, instead of running back Michael Bush(which would have cost them $7.7 million).

San Diego: Reports have swirled that wide receiver Vincent Jackson won't be getting the franchise tag.  They have also decided to let running back Mike Tolbert and defensive tackle Antonio Garay test the market.

NFC North

Chicago: The Bears have applied the tag to running back Matt Forte.  His unique receiving skills make him a dangerous threat but he's nothing too scary from the traditional perspective.  A long term deal could get ugly.

Detroit: Defensive end Cliff Avril is getting the tag unless there's a long term deal.  The Lions want to keep their defensive line intact so the $10.6 million will be worth it.

Green Bay: With Jermichael Finley re-signing last week, Green Bay will not need to tag anyone.  Their key pieces are all under contract.  They're looking to get younger via the draft.

Minnesota: The Vikes have decided against using the franchise tag.

NFC East

Dallas: The franchise tag has been applied to rush linebacker Anthony Spencer.  It was thought that Spencer would hit free agency but a bare market may have changed the Cowboys' mind.

New York Giants: The Super Bowl Champs have applied the franchise tag to punter Steve Weatherford.

Philadelphia: DeSean Jackson has been tagged by the Eagles.  He will more than likely not receive a long-term deal until next offseason.

Washington: Tight End Fred Davis has received the franchise tag. LaRon Landry, the other possibility, will test free agency.

NFC South

Atlanta: Brent Grimes, cornerback, was tagged recently.  Thomas DeCoud and John Abraham will get to explore free agency.

Carolina: No one will be seeing the franchise tag in the Panthers' organization this offseason. 

New Orleans: Drew Brees and the Saints were unable to reach a deal, so Brees was tagged. Wide receiver Marques Colston, cornerback Tracy Porter as well as guards Carl Nicks and Jahri Evans are all big name free agents for the Saints.  Busy offseason ahead for New Orleans.

Tampa Bay: It would be nice if there was someone good enough to tag.

NFC West

Arizona: Defensive end Calais Campbell was tagged last week.  Campbell and the Cards are still in contract conversations.


Seattle: Marhawn Lynch and the Seahawks have agreed on a four-year deal.  They will not use the tag this year.


San Francisco: The '9ers have tagged safety Dashon Goldson.  They will look to re-sign free agent cornerback Carlos Rogers.


St. Louis: The Rams have decided against using the tag.  Brandon Lloyd was the guy in question.  It still looks like he'll remain in St. Louis.