2012's Tagged Players

NFL's Franchise Players

By Xfinity Sports Staff

Tag. You're it.

It's that time of year again, when NFL teams paralyze player movement with its franchise tag, also known as multi-million-dollar one-year contract tenders that keep star players off the free-agent market.

A total of 18 players were designated by Monday's deadline. Who? And for how much? (AP Photos)

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2012's Tagged Pl... By Xfinity Sports Staff

Tag. You're it.

It's that time of year again, when NFL teams paralyze player movement with its franchise tag, also known as multi-million-dollar one-year contract tenders that keep star players off the free-agent market.

A total of 18 players were designated by Monday's deadline. Who? And for how much? (AP Photos)
Drew Brees (Sain... Estimated Quarterback Tender: $14.4 million

2011 Stats: 5,476 yards, 46 TDs, 14 INTs, 71.2% completion

(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
DeSean Jackson (... Estimated Wide Receiver Tender: $9.4 million

2011 Stats; 58 catches, 961 yards, 4 TDs

(AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
Fred Davis (Reds... Estimated Tight End Tender: $5.4 million

2011 Stats: 59 catches, 796 yards, 3 TDs

(AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Matt Forte (Bear... Estimated Running Back Tender: $7.7 million

2011 Stats: 203 carries, 997 yards, 3 TDs (12 games)

(AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Ray Rice (Ravens... Estimated Running Back Tender: $7.7 million

2011 Stats: 291 carries, 1,364 yards, 12 TDs

(AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Brent Grimes (Fa... Estimated Defensive Back Tender: $10.6 million

2011 Stats: 49 tackles, 1 INT in 12 games

(AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Phil Dawson (Bro... Estimated Kicker Tender: $2.6 million

2011 Stats: 24 of 29 FGs

(AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Tyvon Branch (Ra... Estimated Safety Tender: $6.2 million

2011 Stats: 109 tackles, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble

(AP Photo/David Duprey)
Dashon Goldson (... Estimated Safety Tender: $6.2 million

2011 Stats: 67 tackles, 6 INTs, 1 forced fumble

(AP Photo/Paul Connors)
Calais Campbell ... Estimated Defensive End Tender: $10.6 million

2011 Stats: 72 tackles, 8.0 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, 1 INT

(AP Photo/Paul Connors)
Mike Nugent (Ben... Estimated Kicker Tender: $2.6 million

2011 Stats: 33 of 38 FGs

(AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Dwayne Bowe (Chi... Estimated Wide Receiver Tender: $9.4 million

2011 Stats: 81 catches, 1,159 yards, 5 TDs

(AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
Cliff Avril (Lio... Estimated Defensive End Tender: $10.6 million

2011 Stats: 36 tackles, 11 sacks, 6 forced fumbles, 1 INT

(AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Wes Welker (Patr... Estimated Wide Receiver Tender: $9.4 million

2011 Stats: 122 receptions, 1,569 yards, 9 TDs

(AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Josh Scobee (Jag... Estimated Kicker Tender: $2.6 million

2011 Stats: 23 of 25 FGs

(AP Photo/Stephen Morton)
Anthony Spencer ... Estimated Defensive End Tender: $10.6 million

2011 Stats: 66 tackles, 6.0 sacks, 4 forced fumbles

(AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Michael Griffin ... Estimated Safety Tender: $6.2 million

2011 Stats: 75 tackles, 2 INTs, 1 forced fumble

(AP Photo/Mike Fuentes)
Matt Prater (Bro... Estimated Kicker Tender: $2.6 million

2011 Stats: 19 of 25 FGs

(AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Steve Weatherfor... Estimated Punter Tender: $2.6 million

2011 Stats: 82 punts, 45.7 average, 25 inside 20-yard line

(AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Robert Mathis (C... Estimated Defensive End Tender: $10.6 million

2011 Stats: 43 tackles, 9.5 sacks, 3 forced fumbles

(AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Connor Barth (Bu... Estimated Kicker Tender: $2.6 million

2011 Stats: 26 of 28 FGs

(AP Photo/Brian Blanco)