Franchise Tag Winners and Losers: 2024 NFL Deadline Recap

Nine NFL teams used the franchise or transition tag on players, giving them control over the players' 2024 rights. The 2024 deadline saw eight franchise tags and one transition tag, with more defenders than offensive players tagged for the first time since 2019. Winners include teams benefiting from the tag, Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud, Chris Jones, Buccaneers fans, and Kirk Cousins. Losers are running backs, the Giants, three-peat hopefuls like the Chiefs, Russell Wilson and the Broncos, and defensive backs of the Ravens, Browns, and Steelers.