The NFL Franchise/Transition Tag window is opening up today. The Minnesota Vikings have a few potential candidates to be tagged.
Sam Darnold
QB Franchise Tag $41.325M – Transition Tag $35.267M
Darnold could be a bridge if JJ McCarthy isn’t ready or if the Vikings think Darnold is the answer they are searching for at QB. Franchise tag would be cheaper than an extension.
Byron Murphy Jr
CB Franchise Tag $20.357M – Transition Tag $17.198M
Murphy is the team’s top CB. He played well down the stretch. The Pro Bowl MVP will be a top free agent if he isn’t tagged.
Cam Bynum
S Franchise Tag $19.626M – Transition Tag $15.598M
Bynum is more of a transition tag candidate. I wouldn’t be heartbroken if he doesn’t make it back next year. I love his personality, but he isn’t a must have.
Salaries listed above are the estimated Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag salaries.
The Exclusive Franchise Tag is the average of the top 5 current salaries at the position or 120% of the player’s previous salary. The player cannot negotiate anywhere else.
The Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag is the average of the top 5 salaries over the past 5 years at the position or 120% of the player’s previous salary. It gives the team right to match any offer. The team receives two first round picks if the player signs elsewhere.
The Transition Tag is the average of the top 10 salaries at the position. It gives the team right to match any offer, but no compensation if the player signs elsewhere.
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