What Is a Transition Tag in the NFL — and Why Did the Colts Just Use One on Daniel Jones?

If you've been following NFL free agency news today, you might be wondering what the heck a transition tag is. The Indianapolis Colts just applied one to quarterback Daniel Jones, and it's rare enough that most fans have never seen it used before.

Here's everything you need to know.

What Is the Transition Tag?

The transition tag is one of two tools NFL teams can use to retain players who are about to hit free agency — the other being the more commonly known franchise tag. Like the franchise tag...