20 candidates for NFL franchise or transition tags

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

12. Justin Simmons, S, Denver Broncos

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Simmons has said he wants to return and general manager John Elway has said he wants the safety back. But Simmons is likely to want top money for a safety (around $14 million a year). If the Broncos want to play hardball, they could franchise him.