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Seahawks did not use franchise or transition tag as deadline passes

The window is now closed for NFL teams to use either the franchise or transition tag. The deadline passed and the Seahawks used neither.

The window has now closed for NFL teams like the Seattle Seahawks to have used either a franchise or transition tag on a potential free agent. The deadline for the two-week period was set for March 9 at 1:00 p.m. PT.

Since the tender amounts for each position are based on the salary cap for the upcoming season, teams are having to use estimates as the official cap for 2021 has yet to be set.

There was some thought the deadline would be extended again this season for the final numbers to come down but the window has now officially closed.

The Seahawks seemed unlikely to use a tag from the getgo, but there were a couple of possible options, including running back Chris Carson and cornerback Shaquill Griffin.

Seattle has only used the tag a couple of times over the last decade, defensive end Frank Clark in 2019 and kicker Olindo Mare in 2010.

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Seahawks not expected to use franchise tag on CB Shaquill Griffin

The Seattle Seahawks are not expected to use the franchise tag on cornerback Shaquill Griffin ahead of the NFL deadline on March 9.

NFL teams are just hours away from the franchise and transition tag deadline of March 9 at 1:00 p.m. PT – assuming the window isn’t extended awaiting the release of the official salary cap number for 2021.

The Seahawks, who rarely use a tag anyway, aren’t expected to pull the trigger on cornerback Shaquill Griffin, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

There was some thought that either Griffin or running back Chris Carson would be candidates this year.

Teams can elect to use one of three types of tags: non-exclusive franchise tag, exclusive franchise tag or the transition tag. While each option has its own nuances, clubs can only use one tag each year, and a rescinded tender does count as a tag.

The non-exclusive tag is most commonly used and consists of a one-year tender of the average of the top five salaries at that player’s position over the last five seasons or 120% of his previous salary – whichever is greater.

Under the non-exclusive tag, players CAN negotiate with other teams but the current clubs do have the right to match any offer OR receive two first-round draft picks as compensation should the player sign elsewhere.

Since the tender amounts for each position are based on the salary cap for the upcoming season, teams are having to use estimates as the official cap for 2021 has yet to be set.

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Window now open for NFL teams, Seahawks to use franchise or transition tag

The official window is now open for NFL teams – and the Seattle Seahawks – to use franchise or transition tags ahead of the new league year.

Ready, set, go! Tuesday, Feb. 23, marks the official start of the two-week window for NFL teams like the Seattle Seahawks to use either a franchise or transition tag. The window closes on March 9, ahead of the start of the new league year on March 17.

Teams can elect to use one of three types of tags: non-exclusive franchise tag, exclusive franchise tag or the transition tag. While each option has its own nuances, clubs can only use one tag each year, and a rescinded tender does count as a tag.

The non-exclusive tag is most commonly used and consists of a one-year tender of the average of the top five salaries at that player’s position over the last five seasons or 120% of his previous salary – whichever is greater.

Under the non-exclusive tag, players CAN negotiate with other teams but the current clubs do have the right to match any offer OR receive two first-round draft picks as compensation should the player sign elsewhere.

Since the tender amounts for each position are based on the salary cap for the upcoming season, teams are having to use estimates as the official cap for 2021 has yet to be set.

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