The window for NFL teams to use the franchise tag has come and gone.
Organizations had until 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday to tag pending free agents. Nine teams used either the franchise or transition tag on key contributors, while others opted to let their star players hit the open market.
Here is the latest across the NFL with Tuesday’s franchise tag deadline in the rearview.
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Players who have been tagged
Tee Higgins, WR, Cincinnati Bengals
The Bengals tagged their No. 2 wide receiver in Tee Higgins. The 25-year-old has been with the team since he was selected 33rd overall in the 2020 NFL Draft and is coming off a 2023 season in which he posted 42 receptions, 656 receiving yards and five receiving touchdowns across 12 games.
L’Jarius Sneed, CB, Kansas City Chiefs
The Chiefs placed the franchise tag on one of their top defensive contributors. Sneed was taken by Kansas City in the fourth round of the 2020 draft and has earned Super Bowls in consecutive years with the team. Although he’s tagged, the Chiefs reportedly gave Sneed permission to seek a trade in February.
Brian Burns, EDGE, Carolina Panthers
The Panthers placed the tag on Brian Burns Tuesday morning. The two-time Pro Bowler is coming off an eight-sack season and has recorded at least 7.5 sacks each season since being drafted by Carolina with the 16th overall pick in 2019.
Antoine Winfield Jr., S, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
One day after retaining wide receiver Mike Evans on a lucrative extension, the Bucs placed the franchise tag on a defensive cornerstone. Antoine Winfield Jr. is coming off an All-Pro season in which he had 122 tackles, a league-leading six forced fumbles and three interceptions.
Justin Madubuike, DT, Baltimore Ravens
The Ravens tagged up-and-coming defensive tackle Justin Madubuike just hours before Tuesday's deadline. He earned his first career Pro Bowl selection in 2023 after tallying 13 sacks and was a key part of a defense that led the NFL by allowing just 16.5 points per game.
Josh Allen, EDGE, Jacksonville Jaguars
Speaking of career years, the Jaguars used their tag on Josh Allen. Drafted seventh overall in 2019, Allen amassed 17.5 sacks last season -- more than his three prior seasons combined.
Jaylon Johnson, CB, Chicago Bears
The Bears reportedly placed the franchise tag on one of their best young players. Jaylon Johnson earned second-team All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors for the first time in 2023 after reeling in four interceptions.
Kyle Dugger, S, New England Patriots
The Patriots reportedly placed the transition tag on safety Kyle Dugger. Other teams will be able to offer Dugger competing deals, and the Patriots will not get draft compensation back if they refuse to match another team's offer.
Michael Pittman Jr., WR, Indianapolis Colts
The Colts placed the franchise tag on Anthony Richardson's top target. Michael Pittman Jr. posted career highs of 109 receptions and 1,152 receiving yards in 2023.
2024 NFL franchise tag figures
Here is how much players can earn on the non-exclusive franchise tag and transition tag for the 2024 season:
Non-exclusive franchise tag
| Quarterback | $38,301,000 |
| Running back | $11,951,000 |
| Wide receiver | $21,816,000 |
| Tight end | $12,693,000 |
| Offensive lineman | $20,985,000 |
| Defensive tackle | $22,102,000 |
| Defensive end | $21,324,000 |
| Linebacker | $24,007,000 |
| Cornerback | $19,802,000 |
| Safety | $17,123,000 |
| Kicker/punter | $5,984,000 |
Transition tag
| Quarterback | $34,367,000 |
| Running back | $9,765,000 |
| Wide receiver | $19,766,000 |
| Tight end | $10,878,000 |
| Offensive lineman | $19,040,000 |
| Defensive tackle | $18,491,000 |
| Defensive end | $19,076,000 |
| Linebacker | $19,971,000 |
| Cornerback | $17,215,000 |
| Safety | $13,815,000 |
| Kicker/punter | $5,433,000 |