Randy Moss: Not tagged, but (probably) re-signed
When today’s deadline ended for franchise tag designations, the word spread like wildfire that Randy Moss was NOT tagged by the Patriots; despite catching 23 TDs this season and helping the Patriots to the best offensive output in league history. While many (myself included) expected Moss to be tagged, it now seems that the lack of a tag may not be what it seems.
According to NFL rules, a player can’t have their contract re-done more than once in a calendar year and so, it’s possible that Randy Moss has ALREADY COME TO A NEW AGREEMENT but, because of the aforementioned rule, cannot be officially announced until February 29th.
While we won’t know officially for another week, it seems incomprehensible that the Patriots would’ve seriously allowed Randy Moss to enter unrestricted free agency without some protection. After all, he did enjoy (almost) the best season by a WR in league history.
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