20 candidates for NFL franchise or transition tags

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

16. Dante Fowler Jr., LB, Los Angeles Rams

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Fowler had a career-high 11.5 sacks and the Rams want him back. But the Rams are 23rd in cap space (19.7 million) and general manager Les Snead is always active in free agency. That could make Fowler a candidate for the franchise tag.