Record Numbers of Players Franchised

A record 14 players were given the franchise tag designation from their respective teams. Here is a complete list of all the tagged players. Prior to this season the previous record for taggings was 11 set twice in 2005 and 2008.

• Arizona: LB Karlos Dansby
• Atlanta: P Michael Koenen
• Baltimore: LB Terrell Suggs
• Carolina: DE Julius Peppers
• Cincinnati: K Shayne Graham
• Houston: CB Dunta Robinson
• New England: QB Matt Cassel
• N.Y. Giants: RB Brandon Jacobs
• Pittsburgh: OT Max Starks
• San Diego: RB Darren Sproles
• St. Louis: S Oshiomogho Atogwe
• Seattle: LB Leroy Hill
• Tampa Bay: WR Antonio Bryant
• Tennessee: TE Bo Scaife