Winners and losers of NFL’s franchise tag: Sam Darnold and Tee Higgins under shallow water

March 4, Tuesday was the deadline for the NFL teams to use the franchise tag. The time was slated for 4 P.M. ET. The deadline was passed with only two players.The Kansas City Chiefs guard Trey Smith and the Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins were the only two players having the tag placed. Both of the players have received non-exclusive tenders.There are 25 players available after the deadline passed.Only two players have received the tag, which is a huge win for all of the NFL’s free agency class.Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr ChaseJoe Burrow has been making bold moves for open campaigning and on the other hand Chase is the top receiver of the league for the year 2024. Recently Cincinnati’s director of player personnel, Duke Tobin said, “the No. 1 paid non-quarterback in the league. We're there. Let's get it done.”Smith has been rewarded with lottery luck of $23.4 million.Tee Higgins, who is 26, could have been the first choice had he reached out to the free agency on time. Due to a certain delay, there could be some more actions.When it comes to Darnold, some calls him a winner for not getting the tag and also being open for the test. Reports says, might be round the corner, he shall receive a contract worth more than $40M.The Eagles will not be using the tag but still vouch for players like Milton Williams, Josh Swea,t and Zack Baun.These key players shall become the free or unrestricted agents in the near run.With Darnold and Eagles, Aaron also joins the que for the mark of losers. Rodgers is the four-time league MVP and soon going to be the ex-New York Jets quarterback.The duo are from the former Bengals. They were the part of Cincinnati Bengals and yet in the verge of clearing nearly $18 million in cap room.Also Read : “Embarrassing new blow”: Report suggests Travis Kelce's beau Taylor Swift’s involvement in Blake Lively’s legal dispute could take a new turn