Inside: Your primer on the NFL’s franchise tag: how it works these days, why one star is likely to receive it and its controversial history. Plus, meet the league’s youngest staff members. This article is from Scoop City,

We are now in Year 33 of the franchise tag, a retention tool that came about during the same offseason in which full-fledged free agency spawned. With clubs having until 3pm CT on March 4 to apply tags, here is who may be cuffed: Tee Higgins, WR ( Bengals) Tag cost: $26.18MM

The NFL's franchise-tag window is open, so let's look back at who recent players who have proven their worth on the tag.

The tag was first introduced by owners in 1993 as a compromise in the NFL's fourth-ever CBA as the NFLPA sought to create free agency.

With 18 pending free agents and several key players looking for big money, we’re taking a look at the Philadelphia Eagles’ history with the NFL franchise tag

Discover everything you need to know about the NFL franchise tag—what it is, how it works, and its impact on players and teams.

The NFL's franchise tag window will be open from Feb. 18 to March 4. Here's what to know about the different types of tags each NFL team can use.

With 18 pending free agents and several key players looking for big money, we’re taking a look at the Baltimore Ravens’ history with the NFL franchise tag

NFL teams have until March 4 to use their franchise tag. Here's the latest on who has been tagged and who could be next.

For many NFL fans, the offseason is the most fun time of the year. Players switch teams left and right, usually due to free agents signing with new teams. This year, there are plenty of talented athletes set to hit the open market,