Official 2022 NFL Tenders & Franchise Tag Values

Michael Ginnitti
Michael Ginnitti, Managing Editor & NFL/MLB ExpertDecember 29, 2021
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With the NFL salary cap for 2022 now largely expected to come in at $208.2M, we'll take a look at what the franchise tag value for each position may cost. The window for teams to designate players with a tag begins February 22nd and runs through March 8th.


Restricted Free Agent Tenders

  • Right of 1st Refusal: $2,433,000
  • Original Draft Round: $2,540,000
  • 2nd Rounder: $3,986,000
  • 1st Rounder: $5,432,000

Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag Values

  • Quarterback: $29,703,000
  • Running Back: $9,570,000
  • Wide Receiver: $18,419,000
  • Tight End: $10,931,000
  • Offensive Lineman: $16,662,000
  • Defensive Tackle: $17,396,000
  • Defensive End: $17,859,000
  • Linebacker: $18,702,000
  • Cornerback: $17,287,000
  • Safety: $12,911,000
  • Kicker/Punter: $5,220,000

2022 Transition Tag Values

  • Quarterback: $27,186,000
  • Running Back: $8,034,000
  • Wide Receiver: $16,782,000
  • Tight End: $9,392,000
  • Offensive Lineman: $15,348,000
  • Defensive Tackle: $14,716,000
  • Defensive End: $16,012,000
  • Linebacker: $15,783,000
  • Cornerback: $15,167,000
  • Safety: $10,817,000
  • Kicker/Punter: $4,701,000

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