Report: Deadline For NFL Franchise Tags Extended To Monday

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The deadline for NFL teams to assign franchise tags has been extended to Monday due to the delayed vote on the proposed collective bargaining agreement. 

According to reports, "the NFLPA and NFL Management Council have agreed to extend the deadline of the Franchise/Transition Designation period for the 2020 league year."

The designation period now is set to end of 11:59:59 p.m. on Monday, March 16th. 

NFL’s franchise tag deadline is 11:59.59 Monday am et.Legal tampering starts one second later Monday.Quite a week ahead.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 10, 2020