How does the NFL franchise tag work and how much do players get paid?
With the NFL offseason heating up, one of the biggest storylines to watch will be which players get the franchise tag.
The franchise tag is essentially a one-year contract that guarantees a predetermined salary for players.
Just what the name implies. Exclusive
The player is allowed to negotiate with other teams, but if a competing team makes a free agent offer, the original team has the right to match it. Non-exclusive
If they don't match the offer, they get two first-round picks in compensation.
Similar to the non-exclusive tag, except the player gets paid an average of the top 10 salaries at his position, rather than top five. Transition tag
Fortunately for most players, they're often able to secure a new contract with their team and the franchise tag doesn't have to come into play - at least until the next offseason.
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell Here 's the full list of players who got tagged in 2017 :
Cousins is set to hit the open market after Washington traded for Alex Smith, and he stands a good chance of being the highest-paid quarterback in football.
Le'veon Bell, Pittsburgh Steelers: Bell has already hinted that he'll hold out or even retire if tagged again. Who are the top franchise tag candidates in 2018 ?
Jimmy Garoppolo, San Francisco 49ers: It will be stunning if the 49ers don't lock up Garoppolo to a long-term deal, but the tag is there as a backup plan just in case.

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