NFL Rumors: Jaguars' Josh Allen Expected to Receive Franchise Tag for $24M Contract

Jacksonville Jaguars star edge-rusher Josh Allen is "largely expected" to receive the $24 million franchise tag this offseason, as ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported on Sunday's SportsCenter, though "they haven't done it yet, so we'll see."

Allen, 26, had a career year in 2023, registering 66 tackles (17 for loss), 17.5 sacks, 33 quarterback hits, an interception, two forced fumbles and a pass defensed. His tackles for loss, sacks and quarterback hits were all career highs.

He played the past season on his $10.8 million fifth-year option, though the two sides weren't able to agree on a long-term extension. Utilizing the franchise tag would give them more time to come to such an agreement.

And both sides want a reunion. General manager Trent Baalke told reporters in February that Allen "is going to be a Jaguar next year."

"I'm a legacy guy," the star edge-rusher added himself. "I have a great opportunity to continue to leave a legacy here and I'm going to continue that as much as I can and stand on that."

"I want to be a Jag, man," he continued. "The right way. I'm going to do it the right way. And that's all I have to say about that."