NFL's 2026 Franchise Tag Window Open Until March 3
Craig Peters
EAGAN, Minn.The NFL's two-week franchise tag window opened Tuesday, allowing teams the option of placing the franchise tag or transition tag on a player who is scheduled to become a free agent. Teams are limited to the use of one each year.
The window for 2026 will close on March 3, the day after the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine closes.
As a guide to options for the Vikings