NFL Franchise Tag Day, Players Announced Staff | February 27, 2017 | Sports Daypop Chandler Jones on the Cardnials is the first player to draw the franchise tag this offseason. Carolina tagged defensive tackle Kawann Short as well. Cardinals place franchise tag on Chandler Jones Via www.nfl.com Arizona became the first team to use the franchise tag this year, applying it to pass rusher Chandler Jones. Will the Cardinals keep their other big-name free agents off the market in the next two weeks? 02/27/2017 4:06 PM Tweet Share Reddit +1 Pocket LinkedIn Previous Next