The franchise tag isn't as widely used as it once was, but there are still a few teams that will utilize it to keep a high-end player on board. Players such as wide receiver Tee Higgins, quarterback Sam Darnold and tight end Trey McBride have all been rumored as possible franchise tag candidates.

Philadelphia Eagles' offseason will largely be remembered for one thing, and that's signing Saquon Barkley. That was crucial in the team winning Super Bowl LIX. Barkley didn't get the biggest contract among the Eagles' signings last year.

ET on March 4, all 32 teams are permitted to apply a franchise tag to one of their pending free agents. The one-year tender, which is fully guaranteed, is