NFL Teams Prepare for 2025 Franchise Tag Decisions

As the 2025 NFL offseason approaches, the franchise tag period from February 18 to March 4 will be crucial for teams to evaluate their free agents. The Dallas Cowboys have 22 players set to hit free agency, but are unlikely to use the franchise tag due to financial constraints, focusing instead on extending star linebacker Micah Parsons. The Cincinnati Bengals may consider tagging Tee Higgins again, though it would cost over $26 million, and they face challenges with other impending contracts and roster needs. Teams like the Philadelphia Eagles, Chargers, and Seahawks are looking to improve, while the landscape of the league suggests that strategic roster moves could define the upcoming season. With significant cap space available for teams such as the Patriots, the offseason promises to be a critical time for roster reshaping and potential playoff aspirations. The decisions made during this period will greatly impact the competitive balance in the NFL for the 2025 season.