Franchise Tags

The window for NFL teams to apply the franchise tag opens in two weeks. Here’s a look at the top candidates for the franchise tag and the considerations for each team to consider.

• Top 2026 Franchise Tag Candidates

Matthew Stafford

• Matthew Stafford Announces Plans To Return For 2026 Season (NFLTR)

Awards

• Rams QB Matthew Stafford Wins 2025 MVP Award (NFLTR)

• Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba Named 2025 Offensive Player Of The Year (NFLTR)

• Browns LB Carson Schwesinger Wins 2025 Defensive Rookie Of The Year Award (NFLTR)

• Patriots HC Mike Vrabel Wins 2025 Coach Of The Year Award (NFLTR)

• 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey Wins 2025 Comeback Player Of The Year Award (NFLTR)

• Bears G Joe Thuney Wins Protector Of The Year (NFLTR)

• Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan Named 2025 Offensive Rookie Of The Year (NFLTR)

• Browns DE Myles Garrett Named 2025 Defensive Player Of The Year (NFLTR)

• Patriots OC Josh McDaniels Wins Assistant Coach Of The Year (NFLTR)

• 2026 Hall Of Fame Class (NFLTR)

Coaching Carousel

• Giants Adding Greg Roman To Coaching Staff (NFLTR)

• Cardinals Request To Interview Dan Williams For QB Coach (NFLTR)

• Former NFL QB Matt Schaub Gaining Interest As Quarterbacks Coach (NFLTR)

Buzz

• Mac Jones Would Welcome Another Season With 49ers (NFLTR)

• Seahawks S Nick Emmanwori Expected To Play In Super Bowl Despite Ankle Injury (NFLTR)

• Rams GM Seeking ‘Win-Win’ On Looming Extension For Puka Nacua (NFLTR)

• Latest On Why Jeff Stoutland Is Leaving Eagles (NFLTR)

• Devin Lloyd Has Not Had Contract Talks With Jaguars Yet (NFLTR)

• Giants Expected To Target Ravens C Tyler Linderbaum In Free Agency (NFLTR)

• Panthers FA RB Rico Dowdle Would ‘Definitely’ Consider Return To Cowboys (NFLTR)

• Vikings FB C.J. Ham Announces Retirement (NFLTR)

• DeMario

• Keeping Options Open Ahead Of Free Agency (NFLTR)

• NFC Notes: Kyler Murray, Mike LaFleur, Matthew Stafford, Cardinals, Rams, Seahawks (NFLTR)

• NFC Notes: Michael Penix Jr, Matt Ryan, Ian Cunningham, Falcons, Saints (NFLTR)

• NFC Notes: Malik Willis, Josh Jacobs, Bears, Packers, Vikings GM Candidates (NFLTR)

• AFC Notes: Todd Monken, Jim Schwartz, Browns, Ravens, Steelers (NFLTR)

• NFC Notes: Dak Prescott, Cowboys, Eagles Offseason Storylines, Giants (NFLTR)

• AFC Notes: Tua Tagovailoa, Jim Leonhard, Joe Milton, Bills, Dolphins, Patriots (NFLTR)

Transactions

• Bears Re-Sign ERFA OT Theo Benedet To One-Year Deal (NFLTR)

• Rams Signing RB Jordan Waters (NFLTR)