The have officially placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on edge rusher . Barrett challenged the single season NFL record for sacks with 19.5 while playing on a one-year deal. His projected 2020 salary is $15.829 million under Jose Cruz Jr. Jersey the franchise tag.The non-exclusive franchise tag means that another team could still present him with a new contract. Tampa Bay would have seven days to match the offer. If they declined, they would receive two first round picks from the team with whom he signed. Nolan Ryan Jersey The projected salary is e sentially calculated by averaging the top five salaries at Barrett’s position in 2019.Barrett was an undrafted free agent out of Colorado State in 2014. After winning one Super Bowl in four seasons with the , the Boys Town, Nebraska native signed a one-year ‘prove it’ deal in Tampa Bay worth $4 million. He parlayed that into his best season as a profe sional: 58 tackles, 19.5 sacks, six forced fumbles, one interception and two pa s deflections. He had 14 career sacks leading up to the 2019 season. The 27-year-old was named a second team All-Pro and was selected to his first Pro Bowl following the Josh Reddick Jersey most recent season.Tampa Bay likely felt that a franchise tag was the best option at this particular point in time because he is e sentially Brian McCann Jersey a one year wonder. If Barrett continues his elite play, he should be in line for a long-term contract extension next offseason.The decision to franchise tag Barrett means quarterback is likely to hit free agency. The NFC South franchise has been linked to veterans and . Entering the day Monday, the Buccaneers had the second most salary cap space (appox. $81.3 million) in the NFL, .The (edge rusher ), Broncos (safety ), (edge rusher ), (tight end ), (defensive tackle ), (offensive guard ), (wide receiver A.J. Green), (running back ), (offensive guard Gerrit Cole Jersey ), (quarterback ) and (defensive lineman ) have already used the franchise tag designation.The new league year is expected to start on time Mar. 18.