<Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> The factual accuracy of parts of this article (those related to article) may be compromised due to out - of - date information . Please update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information . (March 2012) </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> The factual accuracy of parts of this article (those related to article) may be compromised due to out - of - date information . Please update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information . (March 2012) </Td> </Tr> <P> A transition tag is a tool used by National Football League teams to retain unrestricted free agents . It guarantees the original club the right of first refusal to match any offer the player may make with another team . The transition tag can be used once a year by each club unless they elect to use a franchise tag instead . Transition tags can be rescinded; however, teams that rescind a transition tag cannot use it again until the next season . </P> <P> If a player signs a contract after receiving the transition tag, his original team cannot use the tag again on any player until the contract has expired . The exception is if the player first signs a transition offer sheet, which is a one - year contract equal to the average salary of the top ten players in the league at the player's position, or a twenty percent salary increase, whichever is greater . This contract was not historically guaranteed; however, it became guaranteed starting in 2007 per the collective bargaining agreement agreed to by the NFL owners and the NFLPA on March 8, 2006 . If the player signs the offer sheet prior to a long - term contract, the player's team can then use the tag the next year . </P>

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