Franchise tag roundup: 6 players tendered as deadline passes
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Six NFL teams designated a franchise player by the Tuesday afternoon tagging deadline, keeping those veterans off the market ahead of the free-agency period beginning March 13.
Franchise tags
| Team | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | DeMarcus Lawrence | DE |
| Texans | Jadeveon Clowney | LB |
| Seahawks | Frank Clark | DE |
| Chiefs | Dee Ford | LB |
| Falcons | Grady Jarrett | DT |
| 49ers | Robbie Gould | K |
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were reportedly set to use their tag on left tackle Donovan Smith before coming to terms on a three-year deal.
Clubs have until July 15 to sign their designated players to multi-year contracts or extensions. Any player who signs the franchise tender will play the 2019 season on a fully guaranteed one-year deal for a predetermined salary.
The New York Giants, Baltimore Ravens, and New England Patriots all had strong franchise candidates but chose to let their stars test free agency.
Non-franchise tags
| Team | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Giants | Landon Collins | S |
| Ravens | C.J. Mosley | LB |
| Patriots | Trey Flowers | DE |
| Patriots | Trent Brown | OT |
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