Like most fans I am keeping track of all movements that are going on in the NFL, whether it's CBA news, 2011 prospects and of course free agents. Recently more and more franchise tags are being used to ensure teams keep their best players. New England was first to act even though there is uncertainty with CBA talks not taking place and NFLPA officials questioning the validity of the franchise tags. Regardless I have listed the players tagged so far and will keep updating this as we hear more information:
Players Tagged: (Top 2 Free Agent 49ers might be interested in)
Indianapolis Colts: Peyton Manning QB- $23 Million
Philadelphia Eagles: Michael Vick QB- $17-20 Million
Baltimore Ravens: Haloti Ngata NT/DE- $12 Million
San Diego Chargers: Vincent Jackson WR- $11 Million (Volek QB & Floyd WR)
New England Patriots: Logan Mankins LG- $10 Million
Kansas City Chiefs: Tamba Hali OLB/DE- $10 Million
New York Jets: David Harris OLB- $10 Million (Holmes WR & Cromartie CB)
Pittsburgh Steelers: LaMarr Woodley OLB- $10 Million
Carolina Panthers: Ryan Kalil C- $10 Million
Minnesota Vikings: Chad Greenway OLB- $10 Million (Rice WR & Edwards DE)
Cleveland Browns: Phil Dawson K- $3 Million (Rogers NT & Wright CB)
Jacksonville Jaguars: Mercedes Lewis TE- $7.3 Million
Miami Dolphins: Paul Soliai NT- $12.5 Million
Oakland Raiders: Kamerion Wimbley OLB- $10 Million (Asomugha CB)
Teams not expected to use Franchise Tag (Top 2 Free Agent 49ers might be interested in):
49ers (Franklin NT & Goldson FS), Bears (Hanie QB), Bengals (Joseph CB & Owens WR), Bills, Cardinals, Falcons (Grimes CB & Dahl RG), Lions, Rams, Saints (Nicks RG), Seahawks (Hasselbeck QB), and Texans (Leach FB)