Using the franchise tag remains an expensive proposition for NFL teams even with the rise of the salary cap to a $155.27 million limit for the 2016 fiscal year.
The NFL Players Association released the official salary-cap figures for franchise tenders Monday.
Here are the numbers:
2016 franchise tag
Cornerback
$13,952,000 Defensive end
$15,701,000 Defensive tackle
$13,615,000 Linebacker
$14,129,000 Offensive Lineman
13,706,000 Punter-kicker
$4,572,000 Quarterback
$19,953,000 Running back
$11,789,000 Safety
$10,806,000 Tight end
$9,118,000
Wide receiver
2016 transition tag:
Cornerback$14,599,000
$11,913,000 Defensive end
$12,734,000 Defensive tackle
$10,875,000 Linebacker
$11,925,000 Offensive lineman
$11,902,000 Punter-kicker
$4,123,000 Quarterback
$17,696,000 Running back
$9,647,000 Safety
$9,116,000 Tight end
$7,713,000
Wide receiver
$12,268,000
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