NFL’s game of franchise tag ends Monday

NFL’s game of franchise tag ends Monday

Before Friday, no players had been given the franchise tag.  On Friday, five found themselves on the receiving end of the designation that keeps them off the open market. Tagged are Bills safety Jairus Byrd, Bengals defensive end Michael Johnson, Colts punter Pat McAfee, Broncos left tackle Ryan Clady, and Bears defensive tackle Henry Melton.…