2023 franchise tag deadline winners, losers: Tough day for Josh Jacobs, Saquon Barkley, Tony Pollard

No breaking news occurred at the NFL’s 4 p.m. ET franchise tag deadline on Monday regarding new, long-term contracts for the three remaining franchised-tagged players, a trio of Pro Bowl running backs: Josh Jacobs of the Las Vegas Raiders, Saquon Barkley of the New York Giants, and Tony Pollard of the Dallas Cowboys. Jacksonville Jaguars … Read more

Giants, RB Saquon Barkley fail to reach long-term contract agreement ahead of franchise tag deadline

Saquon Barkley / USA TODAY Sports/SNY Treated Image The Saquon Barkley contract drama had a chance to finally come to an end on Monday. Instead, the nightmare for Big Blue continues. The Giants and their star running back did not come to terms on a long-term contract agreement prior to Monday’s 4 p.m. deadline, sources … Read more

Franchise tag deadline: Predicting what happens with Josh Jacobs, Saquon Barkley and other tagged players

The deadline for franchise-tagged players to reach long-term deals is Monday, July 17, at 4 p.m. ET. A total of four players are currently under the tag, and each have a different situation.  Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne and Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson were able to find the lucrative extensions they were after. Will … Read more