One week into the period for using the franchise tag, only one player has been slapped with the restriction on his ability to leave — Eagles tight end L.J. Smith.

But others are likely to face similar restrictions, including Panthers tackle Jordan Gross.  Using the tag on Gross would require the team to extend a one-year deal worth $7.455 million.

NFL clubs have until February 21 to apply the franchise tag. 

The going rate for starting-caliber free-agent offensive linemen is seven years, $49 million, with guaranteed money in the neighborhood of $20 million.  A new high-water mark likely will be set this season, possibly by Steelers guard Alan Faneca.