The NFL franchise tag deadline is 4 p.m. Tuesday, and all eyes are expected to be on the Ravens.
It’s the date by which Baltimore has to apply the franchise tag to star quarterback Lamar Jackson to keep him from becoming a free agent. In the absence of hints that a long-term deal with Jackson is imminent, most NFL observers expect the Ravens to use the tag to buy time.
Here’s what you need to know about Jackson, the Ravens and the franchise tag.
