20 candidates for NFL franchise or transition tags

Dak Prescott heads a list of 20 candidates for the NFL’s franchise and tags.

8. Shaquil Barrett, LB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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Barrett led the league with 19.5 sacks. Was he a one-year wonder or is he worthy of a big long-term deal? That’s what the Bucs have to decide. Franchising Barrett would cost $16 million, but the Bucs may use that tag on quarterback Jameis Winston. The transition tag also could be an option for Barrett.