PFT Live with Mike Florio Daniel Jones transition tagged by Colts + Raheem Mostert calls out Mike McDaniel (3/4 Hour 2)
Mar 4, 2026
They break down the Colts placing the transition tag on Daniel Jones and what that move means for matching rights and cap savings. They cover the Jets franchising a running back and why teams pass on tagging edge rushers. A heated clip: Raheem Mostert calls out Mike McDaniel’s player-friendly approach. They close with surprise retirements and a lighthearted list of the best players 25 and under.
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Pay The Tag To Keep Your Best Offensive Player
- Franchise-tag borderline decisions should favor keeping your best offensive player rather than risk losing him for a few million.
- Jets chose the $14.3M franchise tag on Breece Hall to avoid gambling $3M savings.
Colts' Transition Tag Is A Calculated Risk
- The Colts used the transition tag on Daniel Jones to save about $6 million versus the franchise tag while retaining matching rights.
- That gives Jones a $37.8M guaranteed year if he signs, despite a recent torn Achilles and pending physical requirements.
Transition Tag Shapes Market Dynamics
- Transition-tagged players give only right of first refusal so teams sometimes avoid negotiating with the current club for fear of just helping them.
- Agents like Athletes First can leverage other teams to get a multi-year deal that the original team then matches.