The NFL deadline for teams to designate franchise or transition tags for the upcoming season is set for 4 p.m. today, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network and Good Morning Football.
This deadline serves as a critical juncture in the NFL offseason, as teams must decide whether to secure key players under a one-year tender or allow them to test the open market in free agency. Players who receive the franchise tag are typically tied to their current teams for the upcoming season at a salary determined by the average of the top players at their position, unless a long-term extension is reached by a later summer deadline.
As the 4 p.m. cutoff approaches, several high-profile players across the league remain candidates for the tag. Front offices are expected to work up until the final minutes to finalize designations or negotiate last-minute long-term deals to avoid using the tag altogether.
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