Colts can apply franchise tag today Bucs use on kicker Conner Barth Steelers don't put Wallace Lions DE Cliff Avril veteran Robert Mathis reach longterm deal Indianapolis slap prepared to give place PK Connor Drew Brees Slapped With Franchise Tag Giants punter Weatherford Chiefs receiver Dwayne Bowe gets Titans S Michael Griffin as player Jaguars Josh Scobee Broncos Prater 101 How is it used and who's likely get Report Patriots To Place On Welker Use Record 21 players receiving

Breaking down the franchise tags The NFL's franchise tag deadline came and went on Monday afternoon, but not before a plethora of big names — and potential free agents — were locked down by the league's one-year contract clause. Franchise tag 101: How is it used, and who's likely to get it? 'Franchise tag deadline' has been in the NFL lexicon for years, but it's a complicated process that could become more significant this year. Here's a primer on what the franchise tag is.   Patriots drop franchise tag on WR Wes Welker The New England Patriots have placed the franchise tag on Wes Welker, the receiver who caught more passes than anyone else in the NFL last season but couldn't come down with one that might have clinched a Super Bowl victory. The move means Welker would be paid about $9.5 million for next season unless the sides work out a long-term deal. Broncos slap franchise tag on Prater The Denver Broncos have placed the franchise tag on Matt Prater, giving them the right to match any offer other teams might present to the kicker with one of the most powerful legs in NFL history. "Placing the franchise tag on Matt Prater ensures that he will be a Bronco in 2012," executive John Elway said. Broncos put franchise tag on kicker Matt Prater The Broncos have placed the franchise tag on kicker Matt Prater today. He's the fourth NFL kicker to be franchised this season. Jaguars place franchise tag on PK Josh Scobee The Jacksonville Jaguars are committed to keeping place-kicker Josh Scobee. The Jaguars placed the franchise tag Josh Scobee on Monday, a move that will keep the strong-legged veteran under contract for at least another season. General manager Gene Smith said the team wants to reach a long-term deal with Scobee. Broncos place franchise tag on kicker Prater The Denver Broncos have placed the franchise tag on Matt Prater, giving them the right to match any offer other teams might present to the kicker with one of the most powerful legs in NFL history. Patriots put franchise tag on Welker FOXBORO, Mass. -- The New England Patriots have placed the franchise tag on dynamic wide receiver Wes Welker. PFT: Patriots put franchise tag on Welker Tom Curran of Comcast SportsNet New England confirms that the Patriots have placed the franchise tag on receiver Wes Welker ahead of Monday's 4 p.m. deadline. Source: Patriots put franchise tag on Welker The New England Patriots will place their franchise tag on wide receiver Wes Welker by Monday's 4 p.m. ET deadline, a league source said.
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