NFL announces franchise-tag values for 2019 season
With the NFL salary cap for the upcoming season set at $188.2 million, the league also announced the values of franchise and transition tags for 2019 on Friday.
NFL teams can use franchise and transition tags to retain the rights to an impending free agent.
The tag values are below, via Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer:
| Position | Salary |
|---|---|
| Quarterback | $24 865 000 |
| Running Back | $11 214 000 |
| Wide Receiver | $16 787 000 |
| Tight End | $10 387 000 |
| Offensive Lineman | $14 067 000 |
| Defensive End | $17 128 000 |
| Defensive Tackle | $15 209 000 |
| Linebacker | $15 443 000 |
| Cornerback | $16 022 000 |
| Safety | $11 150 000 |
| Kicker/Punter | $4 971 000 |
Here's what players receiving the transition tag will earn:
| Position | Salary |
|---|---|
| Quarterback | $22 783 000 |
| Running Back | $9 099 000 |
| Wide Receiver | $14 794 000 |
| Tight End | $8 815 000 |
| Offensive Lineman | $12 866 000 |
| Defensive End | $14 360 000 |
| Defensive Tackle | $12 378 000 |
| Linebacker | $13 222 000 |
| Cornerback | $13 703 000 |
| Safety | $9 531 000 |
| Kicker/Punter | $4 537 000 |
The tagging window opened on Feb. 19 and ends on March 5.
Only San Francisco 49ers kicker Robbie Gould has received the franchise tag so far.
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Demarcus Lawrence and Houston Texans pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney are strong candidates for the franchise tag.
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