Panthers linebacker Brian Burns was the first of several tags ahead of the 4 p.m. ET deadline Tuesday.
Veteran lineman Muhammad Wilkerson, who had been given a non-exclusive franchise tag, signed a five-year deal with the Jets prior to Friday's deadline.
Alshon Jeffery will play under a one-year franchise tag worth $14.59 million after he failed to reach a long-term deal with the Bears.
Veteran safety Eric Berry and the Chiefs will not come to terms on a long-term deal prior to the Friday deadline, sources told ESPN.
A source familiar with the talks said Thursday night he was "optimistic" that a Denver Broncos deal with Von Miller will get done by the 4 p.m. ET Friday deadline.
Ravens kicker Justin Tucker is vowing not to re-sign with Baltimore after this season if the two sides do not have a long-term deal in place by Friday's 4 p.m. ET deadline.
