Frnachis Tag?

Question

What does it mean when a player has a franchise tag applied to him, does it mean that they're a restricted free agent?

Answer 1

There are two types of franchise tag designations: the exclusive rights franchise tag, and non-exclusive rights franchise tag:

An "exclusive" franchise player must be offered a one-year contract for an amount equal to or greater than the average of the top five salaries at the player's position as of a date in April of the "current" year in which the tag will apply, or 120 percent of the player's previous year's salary, whichever is greater. Exclusive franchise players cannot negotiate with other teams.
A "non-exclusive" franchise player must be offered a one-year contract for an amount equal to or greater than the average of the top five salaries at the player's position in the previous year, or 120 percent of the player's previous year's salary, whichever is greater. A non-exclusive franchise player may negotiate with other NFL teams, but if he signs an offer sheet from another team, the original team has a right to match the terms of that offer, or if it does not match the offer and thus loses the player, to receive two first-round draft picks as compensation.
It is the team's choice whether it uses an exclusive or a non-exclusive franchise tag. While it may seem that a team would always choose the exclusive option, there are two reasons a team might prefer the non-exclusive option instead. The first is that the salary is based on the top 5 salaries of the previous year instead of the current year, which could be a significant difference. The second reason is that a team may want the opportunity for the two first-round draft picks they would receive if they lost their player.

Answer 2

There are two types of franchise tag designations: the exclusive rights franchise tag, and non-exclusive rights franchise tag:

An "exclusive" franchise player must be offered a one-year contract for an amount equal to or greater than the average of the top five salaries at the player's position as of a date in April of the "current" year in which the tag will apply, or 120 percent of the player's previous year's salary, whichever is greater. Exclusive franchise players cannot negotiate with other teams.
A "non-exclusive" franchise player must be offered a one-year contract for an amount equal to or greater than the average of the top five salaries at the player's position in the previous year, or 120 percent of the player's previous year's salary, whichever is greater. A non-exclusive franchise player may negotiate with other NFL teams, but if he signs an offer sheet from another team, the original team has a right to match the terms of that offer, or if it does not match the offer and thus loses the player, to receive two first-round draft picks as compensation.
It is the team's choice whether it uses an exclusive or a non-exclusive franchise tag. While it may seem that a team would always choose the exclusive option, there are two reasons a team might prefer the non-exclusive option instead. The first is that the salary is based on the top 5 salaries of the previous year instead of the current year, which could be a significant difference. The second reason is that a team may want the opportunity for the two first-round draft picks they would receive if they lost their player.

Answer 3

That player is offered a one-year contract that is worth either a set figure at an average of the top 5 players at the posistion, or 20% raise over the previous year's salary, depending on which one is the higher salary.
The franchised player still has an option to sign a contract with another team, but the team that signs him must give the previous team two 1st round draft picks. Since mosts teams would not be willing to make that deal, the franchised player likely stays with the previous team.

Answer 4

The NFL rules state only one player per team can be tagged, and it has to be either the franchise tag (average salary of the top five players at the position) or the transition tag (average of the top 10 at the position).


POSITION FRANCHISE TAG TRANSITION TAG
Tight end $4.37 $3.61
Wide receiver $7.61 $7.04
Offensive line $9.55 $8.26
Quarterback $12.61 $10.18
Running back $6.99 $5.98
Cornerback $7.79 $6.76
Defensive end $8.64 $7.70
Defensive tackle $6.77 $5.54
Linebacker $7.20 $6.48
Safety $4.49 $3.98
Kicker/Punter $2.07 $1.92

The franchise tag means that a team that might want to sign your player is going to have to compensate you with at least first- and third-round draft picks. For all practical purposes, a franchise tag retains the player. Even though it is a lot of money, players generally hate the franchise tag because it eliminates their ability to test free agency

A transition tag, although less expensive, can really expose the club if another team wants the player. There is no draft compensation and the original club has the right only to match the offer the competing club submits.

Answer 5

the franchise tag is a one year, non-negotiable contract with no guarenteed money. the player is payed the average of the five highest payed players in his position.
generally, teams don't like doing it because it pisses off the player and sometimes disenfranchises them and their agent. which isn't so fabulous

Answer 6

No it takes their free agent status away for one year. Only their team can resign them - but it will be a one year contract and for a premium price. The next year the player would become an unrestricted free agent.

Answer 7

It means they are forced into a one year high paying contract that has no gaurenteed money