The window for NFL teams to apply a tag to a pending free agent runs from February 17th through March 3rd. For more on tag options, calculations, and a history of usage, visit Spotrac's Franchise Tag Tracker.

2026 Tag Projections

Position Non-Exclusive Franchise TagValue Transition TagValue
Quarterback $47,242,000 $40,744,000
Wide Receiver $28,037,000 $24,390,000
Offensive Line $27,764,000 $25,101,000
Linebacker $27,559,000 $22,983,000
Defensive Tackle $27,424,000 $21,882,000
Defensive End $26,710,000 $22,390,000
Cornerback $20,783,000 $17,466,000
Safety $20,758,000 $16,369,000
Tight End $16,007,000 $13,529,000
Running Back $14,186,000 $11,410,000
Kicker or Punter $6,846,000 $6,133,000

Daniel Jones (QB, Colts)

Projected Tag: $47,242,000

An Achilles injury puts a wrench in what was setting up to be a slam dunk extension situation for both Jones and the Colts. While that still may be the case (currently valuing at $43.5M), a $47M franchise tag may also be in play here, especially with a half dozen or so teams looking to upgrade at QB this March. 

George Pickens (WR, Cowboys)

Projected Tag: $28,037,000

A change of scenery in Dallas was a path to career numbers (93 catches, 1,429 yards, 9 TD) for Pickens, who is scheduled to hit the open market on a high note. He's a candidate for a $28M franchise tag this February, with a multi-year valuation near $31M per year heading toward March, projecting toward a 4 year, $124M deal in our system.

Breece Hall (RB, Jets)

Projected Tag: $14,186,000

Hall is considered the most attractive running back set to become available this March, coming off of a career-high 1,065 rush yards in 2025. Combine that with a season where he caught 76 passes (2023), and a significant drop in fumbles this past year, and it's understandable why there might be more than just a few teams vying for his services. He projects toward a 4 year, $42M deal in our system.

Travis Etienne (RB, Jaguars)

Projected Tag: $14,186,000

Etienne hasn’t ascended to anywhere near his #25 overall draft slot, but he flashed a lot of versatility in his first few seasons, and really seemed to gel well with Liam Coen’s new offense in JAX in 2025. There’s likely interest in continuing this relationship, but a $14M+ franchise tag for a player valuing just over half of that in reality probably isn’t necessary. 

Kyle Pitts (TE, Falcons)

Projected Tag: $16,133,000

The former #4 overall pick out of Florida has come nowhere close to living up to that threshold, but he's walking into free agency coming off of a career year, with positive vibes surrounding him, and a new coach in Atlanta who may be very interested in retaining his services. A $16M franchise tag seems a bit high here, as Pitts currently values toward an $11M deal in our system.

Odafe Oweh (LB, Chargers)

Projected Tag: $27,559,000

Oweh doesn’t have the resume to put him in a top of the market edge defender money conversation just yet, but he’s an ascending player and likely to be considered the top available pass rusher this March. If the Chargers plan to keep him, slapping an overpriced tag on him this month would be a good start. Oweh projects toward a 3 year, $58M contract in our system.