NFL teams may use franchise and/or transition tags on players through Tuesday, March 7, at 4:00 PM ET.
Get an update here on all the players who have received the tag and what it means for them and their teams.
Which players have received or are reported to have received franchise tags?
Josh Jacobs, Las Vegas Raiders RB
Tony Pollard, Dallas Cowboys RB
Daron Payne, Washington Commanders DT
Evan Engram, Jacksonville Jaguars TE
Which big name players are most likely to receive the franchise tag?
Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens QB
Saquon Barkley, New York Giants RB
Gino Smith, Seattle Seahawks QB
Daniel Jones, New York Giants QB
Jesse Bates III, Cincinnati Bengals Stakes
What is an NFL Franchise Tag?
of franchise tag A designation that an NFL team can use to keep one set of players as an unrestricted free agent and sign another one-year set contract. They can be exclusive or non-exclusive tags.
What are exclusive and non-exclusive franchise tags?
Dedicated tag In other words, the contract must be equal to or greater than the average of the top five salaries in that player’s position or 120% of that player’s previous season’s salary, whichever is greater. Also, players are not allowed to negotiate with other teams, and if they decline an offer, they will not be able to sign with another team.
Non-exclusive tag In other words, the contract cannot be less than the average of the top 5 cap hits in that player’s position or 120% of that player’s previous season’s salary, whichever is greater. However, unlike exclusive tags, players can negotiate with other teams, and if they receive an offer, their current team may be a match. Entitled to two first-round draft picks.
What are the NFL franchise tag position values for 2023?
Quarterback: $32,416,000
Run back: $10.09 million
Wide receiver: $19,743,000
tight end: $11,345,000
Offensive line: $18.244 million
Defender: $19,727,000
Defensive tackle: $18,937,000
Linebacker: $20.926 million
Cornerback: $18.14 million
safety: $14.46 million
Punter/Kicker: $5,393,000
What are NFL Transition Tags?
of transition tag This is another designation that an NFL team can use to keep one set of players as an unrestricted free agent and sign another one-year set contract. The contract must be at least the average of the top 10 salaries in the player’s position and there is no guaranteed reward. Players can also negotiate with other teams, and will not receive a draft pick if the first team refuses to match the offer.
