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What is an NFL franchise tag? How does it work? - ESPN
With Super Bowl LIX in the books, it's time for the NFL offseason. On February 18, the NFL's two-week franchise tag window opens. During that period, NFL teams can begin applying the franchise tag to players with expiring contracts. On March 4 at 4 p.m. ET, teams can no longer apply the franchise tag to eligible players.