Four franchise-tagged players face Friday deadline to reach long-term deals

[HotOffTheWire]

Eight teams used the franchise tag this offseason. Four of those signed long-term deals, leaving four with a Friday 4 p.m. ET deadline to reach agreement on a new contract. Otherwise, Bengals safety Jessie Bates, Chiefs offensive tackle Orlando Brown, Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki and Cowboys tight end Dalton Schultz will have to play [more]

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