Who was tagged in 2022?
Chris Godwin #14 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers . (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
One of the first important deadlines of the NFL offseason came and went on Tuesday. Teams had to decide by 4 p.m. whether or not they would use their franchise tag.
The idea of the tag is to give a player a big pay day while also allowing the team more time to figure out a long-term deal. In recent years, players have started to dislike the tag more and more, but nonetheless, it continues to be used. In 2022, it was flexed eight times, in total.
Here’s the full rundown of players who had the franchise tag placed on them this week:
WR Davante Adams | Green Bay Packers
Davante Adams celebrates (Gannett photo)
Wide receiver franchise tag in 2022: $18.42 million
WR Chris Godwin | Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (14)y Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Wide receiver franchise tag in 2022: $18.42 million
TE Mike Gesicki | Miami Dolphins
Dolphins tight end…