Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl Here’s the complete rundown of which players were hit with the franchise tag prior to Monday’s 4:00pm eastern deadline. Take note that of the 21 tags applied, five were used on kickers.  Check the full list after the jump and key players that were NOT tagged.
NFL: Giants Place Their Franchise Tag on Punter Steve Weatherford
Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl One month ago, punter Steve Weatherford set a Super Bowl record, with three punts inside the 10. It made him a key figure in the Giants’ Super Bowl victory. It also will keep him from leaving the team.
NFL: Ray Rice To Get Ravens’ Franchise Tag
Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl The Baltimore Ravens plan to place their franchise tag on running back Ray Rice on Friday, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.
Just In: NFL: Eagles Place Franchise Tag on DeSean Jackson
Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl The Philadelphia Eagles have placed their franchise tag on wide receiver DeSean Jackson, the team announced Thursday.
NFL: New Franchise Tag Rules Could Hurt Drew Brees, Matt Forte & More
While little was made of it at the time, the change in calculating procedures for franchise tags could have major implications on several negotiations this offseason, including those with Saints quarterbackDrew Brees and Bears running back Matt Forte.  Read more after the jump. @Shay_Marie x @gametimegirl
