NFL Transactions: Franchise Tag Monday Edition

While the NFL franchise tag deadline was the big topic Monday, there were several other notable roster moves made.

Former Bengals cornerback Victor Hampton was waived by the Ravens. He spent the 2014 training camp with Cincinnati before signing a future deal this offseason with Baltimore.

The Dolphins cut veteran cornerback Cortland Finnegan, while Pittsburgh parted with receiver Lance Moore. The Eagles signed recently-released Packers linebacker Brad Jones, and the Giants cut former starting center J.D. Walton.

Monday Transactions

Baltimore Ravens Waived CB Victor Hampton.

Dallas Cowboys Designated WR Dez Bryant as the franchise player.

Denver Broncos Designated WR Demaryius Thomas as the franchise player.

Kansas City Chiefs Designated LB Justin Houston as the franchise player.

Miami Dolphins Released CB Cortland Finnegan. Designated TE Charles Clay as the transition player.

New England Patriots Designated K Stephen Gostkowski as the franchise player.

New York Giants Designated DE Jason Pierre-Paul as the franchise player. Released C J.D. Walton.

Philadelphia Eagles Signed LB Brad Jones to a two-year contract.

Pittsburgh Steelers Released WR Lance Moore.