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The Best of the Day: March 9th, 2021
See the best of the day in sports from March 9, 2021 including the franchise tag deadline passing with some big names included and more!
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The 2021 franchise tag deadline in the NFL was Tuesday afternoon at 4:00 pm, with a number of big names being retained by their teams for at least another year. The players who were tagged included some top WRs, multiple O-Lineman, and four players on the defensive side of the ball. Now that the deadline has passed, there are several impactful free agents on the market in the NFL. And, with no fans in attendance, it’s been proven how NBA teams have really struggled to get wins at home, more than any year in the history of the game.
Here is the best of the day from March 9, 2021:
The 2021 NFL Franchise Tag deadline saw 9 players get tagged
Several notable players were franchise tagged by their teams, highlighted by a pair of standout WRs in Chris Godwin and Allen Robinson. Godwin followed up his breakout 2019 campaign with another solid season in Tampa despite missing multiple games due to various injuries. Meanwhile, Robinson set a career-high with 102 receptions in 2020 despite some shaky QB play in Chicago.
Three offensive lineman were tagged, headlined by 4x Pro Bowler and 2020 All-Pro G Brandon Scherff staying with Washington. Meanwhile, two former 2017 second round OTs Cam Robinson and Taylor Morton will be playing their fifth seasons in Jacksonville and Carolina, respectively.
Four defenders were also tagged, led by Giants DL Leonard Williams. The 2015 No. 6 overall pick was tagged for a second consecutive season after leading New York with 11.5 sacks in 2020. A trio of safeties in Justin Simmons, Marcus Maye, and Marcus Williams were also tagged with only Williams’ tag coming on deadline day.
Barring a late, unknown franchise tag, 9 were used:
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 9, 2021
Washington G Brandon Scherff#Bucs WR Chris Godwin#Jaguars T Cam Robinson #Giants DL Leonard Williams#Bears WR Allen Robinson#Panthers T Taylor Moton#Broncos S Justin Simmons#Jets S Marcus Maye#Saints S Marcus Williams
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There are plenty impact FA’s that can be difference makers for teams looking to improve in 2021
PSO's Top 5 NFL Free Agents available in 2021:
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) March 10, 2021
1. OT Trent Williams
2. WR Kenny Golladay
3. EDGE Shaq Barrett
4. S Anthony Harris
5. RB Aaron Jones pic.twitter.com/AqcquZJvNG
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