The Carolina Panthers are expected to franchise tag star edge rusher Brian Burns, with the team aiming to secure a long-term deal with him. Other players like Josh Allen and Justin Madubuike may also be franchise tagged if deals are not reached. The final day for franchise tags is today, with likely tags including Michael Pittman Jr., Jaylon Johnson, Antoine Winfield Jr., and Tee Higgins.
#NFL Teams have until 4PM ET to designate a franchise or transition tag. Likely Tags WR M. Pittman Jr. (IND, $21.8M) DL J. Madubuike (BAL, $22.1M) LB J. Allen (JAX, $24M) LB B. Burns (CAR, $24M) CB J. Johnson (CHI, $19.8M) S A. Winfield Jr. (TB, $17.1M) https://t.co/5XzjeE9QJZ
Today is the final day for franchise tags. Expected tag candidates barring a deal at the deadline: 🏈Josh Allen, Jaguars 🏈Brian Burns, Panthers 🏈Jaylon Johnson, Bears 🏈Justin Madubuike, Ravens 🏈Michael Pittman, Colts 🏈Antoine Winfield Jr., Bucs https://t.co/1XjSgEFseL
Breaking down the Franchise Tag Market ahead of Tuesday's deadline with @MySportsUpdate 🏷️ Latest on Michael Pittman Jr., Jaylon Johnson, Antoine Winfield Jr., Justin Madubuike, Josh Allen, Brian Burns and Tee Higgins ⬇️ https://t.co/Xw2EZQZDx0 https://t.co/oIybS0fEqX
“Brian Burns, Josh Allen and Justin Madubuike will all be franchise tagged if they can't get a deal done" - @AdamSchefter just said on the @PatMcAfeeShow Sorry to all the #49ers Faithful thinking Burns would hit Free Agency. #Panthers #Ravens #Jaguars https://t.co/KJliiUyQu5
"The Chris Jones deal isn't done yet but the Chiefs would be surprised if they didn't get it done.. Brian Burns, Josh Allen and Justin Madubuike will all be franchise tagged if they can't get a deal done" ~ @AdamSchefter #PMSLive https://t.co/zdJLpLGzfC
The Carolina Panthers are expected to franchise tag star edge rusher Brian Burns, per @DanGrazianoESPN The team is still focused on getting a long-term deal done with Burns. https://t.co/5lpCt2KcU7