The deadline for NFL teams to place either the franchise or transition tag on potential unrestricted free agents is tomorrow. Here's a list of who has been tagged thus far, and who could be tagged before the deadline.
Cincinnati Bengals - DE, Justin Smith
New England Patriots - CB, Asante Samuel
New Orleans Saints - DE, Charles Grant
Indianapolis Colts - DE, Dwight Freeney
Chicago Bears - LB, Lance Briggs
Earlier this week, San Diego and Dallas avoided using the franchise tag by agreeing to six-year contracts with their top priorities in free agency. The Chargers and LB Shaun Phillips agreed to a deal on Tuesday, while Dallas inked center Andre Gurode on Monday.
Several teams, however, have important decisions to make. Does Baltimore slap the franchise tag on 30-year old LB Adalius Thomas? More importantly, do they even have the cap room to do that?
Seattle expected to have a contract with kicker Josh Brown by now, but on the eve of the franchise deadline, they'll certainly use the tag on him if a long-term deal isn't completed. If Seattle is forced to do that, FS Ken Hamlin and TE Jerramy Stevens will hit the open market on March 2nd. Incidentally, safety and tight end are two positions Seattle is expected to focus on in free agency or the draft.
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