Four NFL players have officially been tagged by their respective teams ahead of today’s 4 p.m. deadline, according to Adam Schefter. The moves ensure that several of the league's most prominent offensive weapons will remain under team control as the free agency period approaches.
The Dallas Cowboys have placed the franchise tag on wide receiver George Pickens, while the Atlanta Falcons have tagged tight end Kyle Pitts. Additionally, the New York Jets applied the franchise tag to running back Breece Hall to keep him in the backfield for the upcoming season.
In a notable move involving the quarterback market, the Indianapolis Colts have placed the transition tag on Daniel Jones. Unlike the exclusive franchise tag, the transition tag allows Jones to negotiate with other teams, but the Colts retain the right of first refusal to match any offer sheet he signs.
These designations come as teams face the league-mandated cutoff to prevent key players from hitting unrestricted free agency. Negotiations for long-term extensions for all four players can continue despite the tags being applied today.
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