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Franchise tag 101: How is it used, and who's likely to get it? 'Franchise tag deadline' has been in the NFL lexicon for years, but it's a complicated process that could become more significant this year. Here's a primer on what the franchise tag is.   Broncos put franchise tag on kicker Matt Prater The Broncos have placed the franchise tag on kicker Matt Prater today. He's the fourth NFL kicker to be franchised this season. Broncos slap franchise tag on Prater The Denver Broncos have placed the franchise tag on Matt Prater, giving them the right to match any offer other teams might present to the kicker with one of the most powerful legs in NFL history. "Placing the franchise tag on Matt Prater ensures that he will be a Bronco in 2012," executive John Elway said. Patriots drop franchise tag on WR Wes Welker The New England Patriots have placed the franchise tag on Wes Welker, the receiver who caught more passes than anyone else in the NFL last season but couldn't come down with one that might have clinched a Super Bowl victory. The move means Welker would be paid about $9.5 million for next season unless the sides work out a long-term deal. Breaking down the franchise tags The NFL's franchise tag deadline came and went on Monday afternoon, but not before a plethora of big names — and potential free agents — were locked down by the league's one-year contract clause. Jaguars place franchise tag on PK Josh Scobee The Jacksonville Jaguars are committed to keeping place-kicker Josh Scobee. The Jaguars placed the franchise tag Josh Scobee on Monday, a move that will keep the strong-legged veteran under contract for at least another season. General manager Gene Smith said the team wants to reach a long-term deal with Scobee. Broncos place franchise tag on kicker Prater The Denver Broncos have placed the franchise tag on Matt Prater, giving them the right to match any offer other teams might present to the kicker with one of the most powerful legs in NFL history. Patriots make Welker 'franchise' player FOXBORO, Mass., March 5 (UPI) -- The New England Patriots used their franchise tag Monday on receiver Wes Welker, guaranteeing him more than $9 million in salary for the 2012 season. Welker receives Patriots' franchise tender The New England Patriots place their franchise tag on wide receiver Wes Welker, the team announced. Source: Patriots put franchise tag on Welker The New England Patriots will place their franchise tag on wide receiver Wes Welker by Monday's 4 p.m. ET deadline, a league source said.
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