The NFL’s franchise tag window opens soon, with expectations for more activity than last year when only two players were tagged. Key candidates include Cowboys WR George Pickens, Colts QB Daniel Jones, and WR Alec Pierce, all of whom had standout seasons. The tag is projected to cost around $28 million for receivers and $14.5 million for running backs like Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker and Jets RB Breece Hall. Other notable players, such as Ravens C Tyler Linderbaum, are unlikely to be tagged due to financial implications.
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