USAT: Seahawks Wire audio clip

USAT: Seahawks Wire

Feb 23, 2022

The official start of NFL free agency is still a number of weeks away, but Tuesday marked the start of the window clubs can use to place either the franchise or transition tag on a player whose contract is expiring. - Like many teams around the league, the Seahawks don’t often opt to use a tag, but there have been a few exceptions. Jeff Kerr of CBS Sports took a look at all 32 clubs and proposed a possible tag option for each. - For Seattle, Kerr selected running back Rashaad Penny. - “The Seahawks should seriously consider tagging Penny after his finish to the season in 2021, showcasing how dominant Penny can be when healthy,” Kerr explains. “Penny finished his 2021 season with 119 carries for 749 yards and six touchdowns — leading the NFL with 6.3 yards per carry. In the final five games, Penny had 92 carries for 671 yards and six touchdowns — an incredible 7.3 yards per carry.” - - Today is the first day teams can designate the franchise tag on their unrestricted free agents. - For @NFLonCBS, took a look at one player on each team that could actually get tagged. - The #Eagles were one of the teams that don't have a player worthy >>

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