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More like the first of several tag days as the franchise tag window runs through March 3.
This article lays out what teams can do:
https://www.nfl.com/news/2026-nfl-franchise-tag-window-opens-today
"The window may open today, but don't expect a slew of news. Most teams will wait until closer to the end of the window before executing the tag. Using the deadline as a soft threat to get a longer-term extension done before employing the one-year tender is usually step one in the process. If it becomes clear that a deal won't happen, then the game of tag begins.
Once a tag is used, sides have until July 15 to negotiate a multiyear extension. If no agreement materializes, the player will work under the one-year tender. Sides can negotiate a different amount or additional incentives after the deadline, provided the agreement is within a one-year time frame."
This article lays out what teams can do:
https://www.nfl.com/news/2026-nfl-franchise-tag-window-opens-today
"The window may open today, but don't expect a slew of news. Most teams will wait until closer to the end of the window before executing the tag. Using the deadline as a soft threat to get a longer-term extension done before employing the one-year tender is usually step one in the process. If it becomes clear that a deal won't happen, then the game of tag begins.
Once a tag is used, sides have until July 15 to negotiate a multiyear extension. If no agreement materializes, the player will work under the one-year tender. Sides can negotiate a different amount or additional incentives after the deadline, provided the agreement is within a one-year time frame."
