20 candidates for NFL franchise or transition tags

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

3. Derrick Henry, RB, Tennessee Titans

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The league’s leading rusher, Henry really accelerated his game late in the season and into the playoffs. He made a case to be the league’s highest-paid running back. With the Titans at $51 million under the cap, they have enough room to sign Henry and quarterback Ryan Tannehill to long-term contracts. But, if Henry’s demands are too high, the Titans can use the franchise tag ($10.3 million for a running back).