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The 2022 NFL offseason will be free for teams to issue franchise tags to their players. This is to help them get a feel of what they need before the new league year begins on March 16.
The Kansas City ChiefsThe first team to place a franchise tag on a player was ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Monday morningWhen offensive lineman Orlando Brown Jr. Tagged before Tuesday, 4 p.m. ET deadline. ET deadline.
A franchise tag is a label that can be applied to players who are set to become unrestricted, free agents. It binds the player to the team and lasts for one season. The franchise-tag figures are calculated based on the highest five salaries for each position.
Spotrac projects that the salary cap will rise to $208.2million this year, from $182.5 million in 2021.
Ten players were franchised last season, which was a record breaking number. Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak PrescottBefore he completed a four-year, $160 million contract extension.
Many teams will face each other big decisionsThis offseason will be a great one in terms of rosters. Free-agency decisionsThese will help teams put together their rosters. Trades will be possible, and teams can also draft (April 28-30), in which they can infuse youth.
Here’s Brown. The reason he was tagged and the tag figure.
Salary for franchise tag:$16.5 Million (estimated, final number has not yet been determined)
Career highlights:Brown was a three-time Pro Bowler. He was twice in his first three seasons. Baltimore RavensLast season with the Chiefs. Brown, who was a left tackle at his preferred position, requested a trade last season. With the Ravens, he was mostly a right-hand tackle. After releasing a longtime left tackle, the Chiefs released him. Eric FisherThe Ravens had a need, and they sent their 2021 draft pick, along with other picks to them. Brown was a good player for the Chiefs and looks like their long-term solution to the position at age 25.
Why was he tagged?In return for a one year player, the Chiefs were not going to give up their first-round draft pick from last year. Brown was in the final year on his contract. The Chiefs made the trade for him, but didn’t immediately agree to a long-term extension. Brown was picked 30th by the Chiefs in this year’s first round. They didn’t have an easy time finding a replacement if they let him go to free agency.
What he brings to the table:Brown, weighing in at 365 lbs, is larger and more powerful than most players at his position. Brown usually wins a snap if he can grab an opposing pass rusher. He isn’t quick enough to tackle, and can sometimes struggle with speed rushers. Brown could struggle at times with speed rushers, so some teams were hesitant about buying him to play left tackle. The Chiefs liked him enough to keep him in the most important line position. — Adam Teicher