The franchise tag period opened Tuesday, but the Chicago Bears aren’t expected to use the tag on anyone. That includes wide receiver Allen Robinson, who will be one of the highly-sought after free agents next month.
While the Bears won’t be in the franchise tag market this offseason, there are a number of players who could be, including some potential free agents they might covet like a Davante Adams or a Cam Robinson.
In the past, Chicago has used the franchise tag five times, which includes some well-deserving names and one surprise.
Here’s a look at the five players who the Bears used the franchise tag on dating back to 2007.
2021: WR Allen Robinson
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The Bears last used the franchise tag as recently as last year on wide receiver Allen Robinson. Former GM Ryan Pace was unable to get a long-term deal done with Robinson in the months before, and he placed the tag on Robinson with the short-term goal of a third consecutive 1,000-yard season that wasn’t to be….