#transition-tag

#transition-tag

The quarterback position is highly paid due to limited supply and high demand.

Players in positions like running back and safety are undervalued due to the NFL's emphasis on passing.

New England Patriots gave Kyle Dugger the transition tag, making it challenging for other teams to sign him.

Dugger was disappointed with the transition tag and hoped for a long-term deal instead of the one-year tender.

Patriots opt for transition tag over franchise tag for Kyle Dugger

Transition tag only offers right of first refusal, less popular than franchise tag

Application of transition tag to safety Kyle Dugger by New England Patriots allows right of first refusal and restricted free agency.

Transition tag lowers Kyle Dugger's one-year contract to $13.815 million and impacts New England's cap space.

The New York Giants may use the transition tag on safety Xavier McKinney, costing $13.9 million, allowing negotiation with other teams and giving Giants the right to match offers.

McKinney, a second-round pick in 2020, has excelled with the Giants, starting all games last season with impressive defensive stats.

The Giants risk losing Xavier McKinney in free agency by not applying the transition tag.

McKinney's agent has negotiated top contracts for safeties, suggesting potential high demands.

The New York Giants will not use the transition tag on Xavier McKinney, making him a free agent.

Saquon Barkley won't receive franchise or transition tag, becoming a free agent.

Xavier McKinney's future with the Giants remains uncertain after the team did not apply the transition tag on him before the NFL deadline.

Fans and other NFL teams are already making pitches to Xavier McKinney as his future with the Giants is up in the air.