With the deadline approaching for teams to slap the Franchise Tag on the player of their choice, things could get very interesting this weekend.

First, a look at the players who have already been tagged:

S Tyvon Branch - OAK
CB Trent Grimes - ATL
WR DeSean Jackson - PHI
RB Ray Rice - BAL
S Dashon Goldson – SF
DE Calais Campbell – ARI
K Mike Nugent - CIN
TE Fred Davis  - WAS

Here’s a quick run-down on some of the soon-to-be free agents who could get tagged should their respective clubs not reach a long term deal with them prior the March 5th (Monday) deadline.

CB Cortland Finnegan – TEN
QB Drew Brees – NO
RB Marshawn Lynch – SEA 
WR Wes Welker – NE
RB Matt Forte – CHI
WR Stevie Johnson - BUF
WR Dwayne Bowe - KC

That is 8 who have already been tagged and 7 more who most likely will, which brings the total up to 15. Some insiders believe that as many as 19 teams will use the franchise tag. Like I said, it should be an interesting weekend.