Who will play under the franchise tag in 2021?

The NFL list of franchise tagged players is relatively short this season. Only six players will go through the 2021-22 NFL season under the conditions of the tag.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, Giants defensive lineman Leonard Williams and Broncos safety Justin Simmons were all tagged and looked likely to remain that way until they agreed new deals with their respective teams.

Dak is back slinging darts 👀🎯 @dak @dallascowboys

(via @1053SS) pic.twitter.com/jZHAl4bvi1

— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) July 22, 2021

So today I woke up to Leonard Williams eating the heart of a tuna????? That’s badass pic.twitter.com/SyHiWZVJXi

— GmenGalaxy (Jabrill Peppers #1 fan) (@LWOSgoatsaquon) July 19, 2021

Justin Simmons' fourth INT of the season is a CLUTCH one. #BroncosCountry

📺: #MIAvsDEN on CBS
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/tUoK0wsA9N pic.twitter.com/dAkVLnQBZJ

— NFL (@NFL) November 23, 2020

Carolina right tackle Taylor Moton was similarly fortunate after agreeing a four-year, $72 million deal with the Panthers just before today’s deadline.

The unlucky six on this season’s franchise tag are:

1. Chris Godwin (Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR)

2. Allen Robinson (Chicago Bears WR)

3. Marcus Maye (New York Jets S)

4. Marcus Williams (New Orleans Saints S)

5. Cam Robinson (Jacksonville Jaguars T)

6. Brandon Scherff (Washington Football Team G)

Allen Robinson LAYS OUT for this ridiculous touchdown grab 👀 pic.twitter.com/VFUh95Y9DC

— TheCheapSeats (@CheapSeatsLLC) November 1, 2020

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