The NFC West has used a franchise tag 31 times, which leads the NFL.

The AFC East ranks second with 24.

The Indianapolis Colts and Seattle Seahawks have used the tag 10 times apiece, tied for first ahead of the Arizona Cardinals with nine.

The New England Patriots have used the franchise tag eight times, while the Oakland Raiders, Baltimore Ravens, Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions and Cincinnati Bengals have used it seven times.