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Here’s a running list of everybody in the NFL who has been franchise tagged prior to the March 9th Deadline. Franchise tagged players all receive one year contracts that are fully guaranteed. Their salaries are the average of the top five highest paid players at their position.
Here is a full list of franchise tagged players so far:
Denver Broncos- S Justin Simmons
Simmons has now been franchise tagged for the second straight season. His expected salary is $13.729M for the 2021 season. The Broncos are said to be looking to sign him to a long term deal.