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Wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald has a clause in his contract that prohibits the Arizona Cardinals from designating him as their franchise player, putting pressure on the team to sign him to a contract extension, NBCSports.com reported.

Wide receiver Vincent Jackson signed his franchise tag with the San Diego Chargers on Friday.

The Indianapolis Colts are keeping Peyton Manning - no matter what it costs. Manning, the only four-time MVP in league history, has been given the exclusive franchise tag, a move that could cost the Colts $23 million next season.

The Indianapolis Colts are keeping Peyton Manning -- no matter what it costs. Manning, the only four-time MVP in league history, has been given the exclusive franchise tag, a move that could cost the Colts $23 million next season.

Team owner Jim Irsay announced the decision Tuesday night on Twitter. "We have placed the franchise tag on Peyton while we continue to negotiate a long term...

Eagles quarterback Michael Vick set career highs in five categories, including throwing for 21 touchdowns passes.

The Philadelphia Eagles have placed the franchise tag on Pro Bowl quarterback Michael Vick.

Every year, the week before the Super Bowl is flush with juicy stories of strip clubs, players gallivanting on the streets of their hosted city, lots of rumors about potential free agents, the victims of the franchise tag, and a little bit of hype about the upcoming draft.

The New England Patriots have put the franchise tag on Pro Bowl nose tackle Vince Wilfork.

Julius Peppers' long stalemate with the Carolina Panthers is over. The four-time Pro Bowl defensive end signed his one-year, $16.7 million tender under the franchise tag Wednesday, ending the chances that Peppers could hold out at the start of training camp.

Peppers said at the end of last season that he wanted to play elsewhere and pleaded with Carolina to allow him to become a free agent.