Tee Higgins and L'Jarius Sneed from Cincinnati Bengals, Brian Burns from Carolina Panthers, Justin Madubuike from Baltimore Ravens, Antoine Winfield Jr. from Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Josh Allen and Jaylon Johnson of the Jacksonville Jaguars and Michael Pittman Jr. of Indianapolis Colts received franchise tags.
The NFL franchise tag deadline has come and gone, with eight players receiving the designation. The tags were non-exclusive, meaning that other teams can negotiate with the player and sign them to an offer sheet if they choose not to match the deal. Players who receive a franchise tag are assured of a one-year contract for a salary determined by a complex formula that includes the average of the five highest paid players at their position over the previous five seasons or 120% of their previous year's salary, whichever is higher. The tags were placed on Tee Higgins and L'Jarius Sneed from Cincinnati Bengals, Brian Burns from Carolina Panthers, Justin Madubuike from Baltimore Ravens, Antoine Winfield Jr. from Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Josh Allen and Jaylon Johnson of the Jacksonville Jaguars and Michael Pittman Jr. of Indianapolis Colts.
The NFL franchise tag deadline has come and gone at 4 p.m. ET.
Tee Higgins received the non-exclusive franchise tag from Cincinnati Bengals
Kyle Dugger of New England Patriots received a transition tag.
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The article is misleading in several ways. Firstly, it states that the NFL franchise tag deadline has come and gone at 4 p.m. ET but does not provide any context or information about what this means for players who have been placed on the tag.
The article incorrectly implies that all non-exclusive tags are exclusive when in fact they are different.
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The article contains several fallacies. Firstly, the author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the NFL franchise tag is a designation that teams may use to retain one player set to be an unrestricted free agent and sign them to a set contract for another year. However, this statement is not supported with any evidence or citation of official sources. Secondly, the author uses inflammatory rhetoric by stating that exclusive tags mean the player is not allowed to negotiate with other teams and may not sign with another team should they reject the offer. This statement creates a sense of urgency for players to accept their contract without considering any alternative options, which can be seen as manipulative. Thirdly, the author uses an informal fallacy by stating that non-exclusive tags mean the player is allowed to negotiate with other teams and if he receives an offer, his current team has the chance to match. This statement implies that players have control over their own destiny when in reality they are still subjected to certain restrictions and limitations imposed by the NFL.
The author uses inflammatory rhetoric by stating that exclusive tags mean the player is not allowed to negotiate with other teams and may not sign with another team should they reject the offer. This statement creates a sense of urgency for players to accept their contract without considering any alternative options, which can be seen as manipulative.
The author uses an informal fallacy by stating that non-exclusive tags mean the player is allowed to negotiate with other teams and if he receives an offer, his current team has the chance to match. This statement implies that players have control over their own destiny when in reality they are still subjected to certain restrictions and limitations imposed by the NFL.
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The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of NFL franchise tags as they are reporting on multiple players being placed on it including Josh Allen and Michael Pittman Jr.
Josh Allen is one of several players who have been placed on the NFL's franchise tag by their respective teams. The article reports that this move will allow the Kansas City Chiefs to retain him for another season, but it also raises questions about his long-term future with the team.
Michael Pittman Jr., a wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts, is also among those who have been placed on the franchise tag. The article notes that this move will allow the Colts to keep him in their plans for next season, but it also raises questions about his long-term future with the team.
The NFL's franchise tag system allows teams to retain key players by placing a high value on them through a multiyear contract. This can be seen as an example of financial ties between the league and its teams.
The most commonly used tag is the non-exclusive franchise tag.
When most refer to the 'franchise tag', they generally talk about the non-exclusive version.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it uses the term 'franchise tag' interchangeably with non-exclusive franchise tag throughout the article which can be misleading to readers who may not understand that there are different types of tags available. Secondly, while the article provides information on each player and their respective tags, it does not disclose any sources or provide any context for why these players were given specific tags. Lastly, the article fails to mention that exclusive franchise tag is rarely used as stated in its own explanation.
The use of 'franchise tag' interchangeably with non-exclusive franchise tag throughout the article can be misleading.
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The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the non-exclusive franchise tag is commonly referred to as the 'franchise tag' when in fact it is just one option among three. Additionally, there are multiple instances where the author presents information without providing context or clarification on what exactly constitutes a transition tag versus a non-exclusive franchise tag.
The most commonly used tag is the "franchise tag," which is actually just one option among three.
Few receive the exclusive version of the tag, but players for whom other teams would gladly give up two first-round picks often do.
Dugger has nine career interceptions in four seasons for New England.
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The article provides a clear and concise explanation of the three tender options available to NFL teams when a player's contract expires. However, it also contains examples of bias in its language and tone.
Few receive the exclusive tag. Generally, players for whom other teams would gladly give up two first-round picks receive this version of the tag -- read: quarterbacks.
When most refer to the "franchise tag," they generally talk about the non-exclusive version.
The NFL franchise tag deadline has come and gone at 4 p.m. ET.
Tee Higgins, Cincinnati Bengals WR L'Jarius Sneed, Kansas City Chiefs CB Brian Burns, Carolina Panthers EDGE Justin Madubuike, Baltimore Ravens DT Antoine Winfield Jr., Tampa Bay Buccaneers S Josh Allen and Chicago Bears CB Michael Pittman Jr. received the franchise tag.
Kyle Dugger of the New England Patriots received a transition tag.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author uses sensationalism by stating that there's nothing lucky about the number nine when it comes to tags applied to potential free agents. This statement implies that using this device is a negative thing for players and ignores the fact that many teams use it as a way of keeping their best players in-house. Secondly, the author uses selective reporting by only mentioning eight teams that used the franchise tag when there were nine total tags applied to potential free agents. This omission creates an impression that fewer than half of the league used this device, which is not accurate. Lastly, the author implies that receiving a franchise tag amounts to an honor for players and ignores its true purpose as a way of restricting player movement and keeping salaries in check.
The statement 'receiving a franchise tag amounts to an honor for players' is deceptive because it ignores its true purpose as a way of restricting player movement and keeping salaries in check.
The author only mentions eight teams that used the franchise tag when there were nine total tags applied to potential free agents. This omission creates an impression that fewer than half of the league used this device, which is not accurate.
The statement 'There's nothing lucky about it, not for the players.' is deceptive because it implies that using this device is negative when many teams use it to keep their best players in-house.
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The article contains several fallacies. Firstly, the author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the NFL has announced the moves made to keep free agents from getting multi-year deals on the open market without providing any evidence or citation for this claim. Secondly, there is a dichotomous depiction of receiving a franchise tag as both an honor and something negative at the same time. The author states that it most definitely does not amount to an honor but then goes on to say that it restricts player movement and keeps the league's best players from pushing the market at various positions, which is positive for other veterans. This creates a contradiction in their argument. Lastly, there are several examples of inflammatory rhetoric used throughout the article such as
More than one fourth of the league used in 2024
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The article contains a statement that implies the use of the franchise tag is an honor for players. However, this is not true as it restricts player movement and keeps them from getting multi-year deals on the open market.
> The league created a vague impression that receiving the franchise tag amounted to an honor of some sort.
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Mike Florio has conflicts of interest on the topics of NFL free agents and contracts as he is a reporter for Pro Football Talk which covers these topics extensively.
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The author has conflicts of interest on the topics of NFL free agents and contracts. The article mentions several players by name including Justin Madubuike, Brian Burns, Jaylon Johnson, Tee Higgins, Michael Pittman Jr., L'Jarius Sneed and Kyle Dugger all of whom are potential free agents or have contracts that may be affected by the franchise tag deadline. The article also mentions several teams including the Baltimore Ravens and Carolina Panthers who will likely be impacted by these decisions.
Brian Burns is a star defensive end for the Panthers and his contract status could impact their ability to retain other key players.
Jaylon Johnson is a promising young cornerback for the Bears and his contract status could affect their ability to sign other free agents or extend him long-term.
Justin Madubuike is a key player for the Ravens and his contract status could affect their ability to sign other free agents or re-sign players.
The Bears placed a non-exclusive franchise tag on cornerback Jaylon Johnson.
Players who receive a non-exclusive franchise tag can sign with another club, though their original team can match the offer or receive two first-round draft picks as compensation if they choose not to match the deal.
Players who receive a franchise tag are assured of a one-year contract for a salary that's determined by a complex formula that includes the average of the five highest-paid players at the same position over the previous five seasons or 120 percent of their previous year's salary, whichever is higher.
Johnson was selected by the Bears in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft out of Utah.
He recorded 36 tackles, a career high four interceptions (one of which he returned for his first career touchdown), ten pass breakups, one tackle for loss and one forced fumble.
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Players who receive a franchise tag are assured of a one-year contract for a salary that’s determined by a complex formula that includes the average of the five highest-paid players at the same position over the previous five seasons or 120 percent of their previous year’s salary, whichever is higher.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author uses sensationalism by stating that Johnson was voted second-team All-Pro and named to his first career Pro Bowl without providing any context or comparison with other players at his position. Secondly, the author quotes a complex formula for determining a player's salary but does not provide any details on how this formula works or why it is used. Thirdly, the article uses selective reporting by only mentioning Johnson's achievements and ignoring any potential weaknesses or areas of improvement.
The author quotes a complex formula for determining a player's salary but does not provide any details on how this formula works or why it is used. This is deceptive because readers may assume that the formula is fair and objective, when in reality it could be biased or subject to manipulation by teams.
The article uses selective reporting by only mentioning Johnson's achievements and ignoring any potential weaknesses or areas of improvement. This is deceptive because it presents a one-sided view of Johnson without providing a complete picture of his performance.
The author sensationalizes Johnson's accomplishments by stating that he was voted second-team All-Pro and named to his first career Pro Bowl without providing any context or comparison with other players at his position. This is deceptive because it implies that Johnson is one of the best cornerbacks in the league, when in reality there may be others who are equally deserving of recognition.
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The article contains a statement that could be interpreted as biased. The sentence says 'players who receive a non-exclusive franchise tag can sign with another club'. This implies that the player has control over their future and is not being forced to stay with the team. However, this is not entirely accurate as if another team offers more money than what the original team matches or pays compensation for, then they have no choice but to leave.
players who receive a non-exclusive franchise tag can sign with another club
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Larry Mayer has a conflict of interest on the topic of non-exclusive franchise tags as he is an employee of the Chicago Bears and may have financial ties to the team.
Josh Allen was franchised by the Jacksonville Jaguars
Michael Pittman Jr. received a franchise tag from the Indianapolis Colts
Kyle Dugger of the New England Patriots received a transition tag.
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Josh Allen and the Jacksonville Jaguars were unable to reach a long-term extension Tuesday
Brian Burns logged eight sacks for Carolina in 2023 and will earn $24 million in 2024.
Kyle Dugger has nine career interceptions and is awarded no compensation if the tagging team chooses not to match a deal.
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The article contains several examples of logical fallacies. Firstly, the author uses an appeal to authority by stating that NFL STATS CENTRAL is a reliable source for information on the latest scores and statistics. However, this statement does not provide any evidence or reasoning for why this source should be trusted over others. Secondly, there are several instances of inflammatory rhetoric used in the article, such as when it describes Josh Allen's 17 sacks as
The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that NFL STATS CENTRAL is a reliable source for information on the latest scores and statistics. However, this statement does not provide any evidence or reasoning for why this source should be trusted over others.
There are several instances of inflammatory rhetoric used in the article, such as when it describes Josh Allen's 17 sacks as 'second in the league', which is a misleading and exaggerated way to describe his performance.
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The article contains multiple examples of bias. Firstly, the author uses language that dehumanizes players who are tagged by referring to them as 'the other one'. This is an example of disproportionate number of quotations reflecting a specific position and it shows a clear preference for certain players over others.
Jaguars franchise OLB Josh Allen (the other one) and the Jacksonville Jaguars were unable to reach a long-term extension Tuesday, forcing the team to tag its star pass rusher with a $24 million franchise tag for the time being.
