"2024 NFL Franchise Tag Winners and Losers Revealed: Mayfield, Barkley, and More"

The NFL franchise tag deadline saw eight players receive the franchise tag and one the transition tag, with several players agreeing to contract extensions. Winners include Baker Mayfield, who is set to become a top free agent quarterback, and running backs who now have the opportunity to realize their worth in a market with increased salary cap. Losers include pass rushers Josh Allen and Brian Burns, who won't be moving, and teams in need of wide receivers, as several top wideouts were tagged or signed extensions.