Jack Conklin: Transition tag
2020 transition tag salary (per Over the Cap): $14.6 million
After the Titans decided not to pick up Jack Conklin‘s fifth-year option because of injury concerns and overall inconsistency, the right tackle had himself a sensational 2019 season.
As a result, he’s likely to command hefty payday on the open market with the demand for quality offensive linemen being what it is.
The transition tag allows the Titans to keep some control over Conklin. The 25-year-old will be able to negotiate with other teams with this tag, but Tennessee will have the chance to match any offer sheet.
In this instance, if Conklin receives an offer the Titans aren’t willing to match, they can let him walk and bring Dennis Kelly back. Kelly filled in for Conklin in 2018 and proved to be more than capable as a starter on the right side.