NFL Contracts: Franchise Tags

Each year, NFL teams have the option to apply a franchise or transition tag on one player who is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent at the start of the new league year.

The window to make this tag offer begins 22 days before the start of the league year, and lasts for a full two weeks (14 days). Teams have the ability to rescind this offer as long as the tag remains unsigned. Once an offer is accepted and a tag is officially signed, that tender becomes fully guaranteed for skill, cap, & injury for the upcoming season.

Tagged players can still be traded, however they must sign their tender prior to the trade becoming official.

Players who are offered a tag still have the ability to negotiate a multi-year contract extension until July 15th of that league year. If no extension is in place at that point, the player can only agree to a one-year contract for the upcoming season (though not necessarily the tag price).

Players who are offered a tag must sign it prior to Week 10 in order to be eligible for the season. Players who are operating with an unsigned tag offer do not qualify for any holdout penalties as they are technically not under contract (they are forgoing a salary, not forfeiting it).

There are three types of tags: show more

YEAR
TEAM
POSITION
 

2026

Position Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag Value Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag % of Cap Transition Tag Value Transition Tag % of Cap
Quarterback $43,895,000 14.57% $37,833,000 12.56%
Wide Receiver $27,298,000 9.06% $23,852,000 7.92%
Defensive Tackle $27,127,000 9.01% $22,521,000 7.48%
Linebacker $26,865,000 8.92% $21,925,000 7.28%
Offensive Line $25,773,000 8.56% $23,392,000 7.77%
Defensive End $24,434,000 8.11% $21,512,000 7.14%
Cornerback $21,161,000 7.03% $18,119,000 6.02%
Safety $20,149,000 6.69% $16,012,000 5.32%
Tight End $15,045,000 5.00% $12,687,000 4.21%
Running Back $14,293,000 4.75% $11,323,000 3.76%
Kicker or Punter $6,649,000 2.21% $6,005,000 1.99%
Type Player (9) Pos Team Signed With Age @ Sign Year Length Value Decision
Franchise
Daniel Jones QB IND 28 2026 1 $47,242,000
Candidate
Transition
Daniel Jones QB IND 28 2026 1 $37,833,000 Signed
Franchise
George Pickens WR DAL 24 2026 1 $28,037,000
Candidate
Franchise
Odafe Oweh ED LAC 27 2026 1 $27,559,000
Candidate
Franchise
George Pickens WR DAL 24 2026 1 $27,298,000 Offered
Franchise
Kyle Pitts TE ATL 25 2026 1 $15,045,000 Offered
Franchise
Breece Hall RB NYJ 24 2026 1 $14,293,000 Offered
Franchise
Breece Hall RB NYJ 24 2026 1 $14,186,000
Candidate
Franchise
Travis Etienne RB JAX 27 2026 1 $14,186,000
Candidate

2025

Position Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag Value Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag % of Cap Transition Tag Value Transition Tag % of Cap
Quarterback $40,242,000 14.41% $35,377,000 12.67%
Wide Receiver $23,959,000 8.58% $21,441,000 7.68%
Defensive Tackle $25,122,000 9.00% $20,849,000 7.47%
Linebacker $25,452,000 9.12% $20,862,000 7.47%
Offensive Line $23,402,000 8.38% $21,271,000 7.62%
Defensive End $22,062,000 7.90% $19,872,000 7.12%
Cornerback $20,187,000 7.23% $17,595,000 6.30%
Safety $18,601,000 6.66% $15,027,000 5.38%
Tight End $13,826,000 4.95% $11,712,000 4.19%
Running Back $13,640,000 4.89% $11,067,000 3.96%
Kicker or Punter $6,313,000 2.26% $5,730,000 2.05%
Type Player (2) Pos Team Signed With Age @ Sign Year Length Value Decision
Franchise
Tee Higgins WR CIN 26 2025 1 $26,179,200 Extended 4yr, $115,000,000
Franchise
Trey Smith G KC 25 2025 1 $23,402,000 Extended 4yr, $94,000,000

2024

Position Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag Value Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag % of Cap Transition Tag Value Transition Tag % of Cap
Quarterback $38,301,000 15.00% $34,367,000 13.46%
Wide Receiver $21,816,000 8.54% $19,766,000 7.74%
Defensive Tackle $22,102,000 8.65% $18,491,000 7.24%
Linebacker $24,007,000 9.40% $19,971,000 7.82%
Offensive Line $20,985,000 8.22% $19,040,000 7.45%
Defensive End $21,324,000 8.35% $19,076,000 7.47%
Cornerback $19,802,000 7.75% $17,215,000 6.74%
Safety $17,123,000 6.70% $13,815,000 5.41%
Tight End $12,693,000 4.97% $10,878,000 4.26%
Running Back $11,951,000 4.68% $9,765,000 3.82%
Kicker or Punter $5,984,000 2.34% $5,433,000 2.13%
Type Player (9) Pos Team Signed With Age @ Sign Year Length Value Decision
Franchise
Brian Burns LB CAR 25 2024 1 $24,007,000 Traded to NYG & Extended 5yr, $141,000,000
Franchise
Joshua Hines-Allen LB JAX 26 2024 1 $24,007,000 Extended 5yr, $141,250,000
Franchise
Nnamdi Madubuike DL BAL 26 2024 1 $22,102,000 Extended 4yr, $98,000,000
Franchise
Tee Higgins WR CIN 25 2024 1 $21,816,000 Signed
Franchise
Michael Pittman Jr. WR IND 26 2024 1 $21,816,000 Extended 3yr, $70,000,000
Franchise
L'Jarius Sneed CB KC 27 2024 1 $19,802,000 Traded to TEN & Extended 4yr, $76,400,000
Franchise
Jaylon Johnson CB CHI 24 2024 1 $19,802,000 Extended 4yr, $76,000,000
Franchise
Antoine Winfield Jr. S TB 25 2024 1 $17,123,000 Extended 4yr, $84,100,000
Transition
Kyle Dugger S NE 27 2024 1 $13,815,000 Extended 4yr, $58,000,000

2023

Position Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag Value Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag % of Cap Transition Tag Value Transition Tag % of Cap
Quarterback $32,416,000 14.42% $29,504,000 13.12%
Wide Receiver $19,743,000 8.78% $17,991,000 8.00%
Defensive Tackle $18,937,000 8.42% $16,068,000 7.15%
Linebacker $20,926,000 9.31% $17,478,000 7.77%
Offensive Line $18,244,000 8.12% $16,660,000 7.41%
Defensive End $19,727,000 8.78% $17,452,000 7.76%
Cornerback $18,140,000 8.07% $15,791,000 7.02%
Safety $14,460,000 6.43% $11,867,000 5.28%
Tight End $11,345,000 5.05% $9,716,000 4.32%
Running Back $10,091,000 4.49% $8,429,000 3.75%
Kicker or Punter $5,393,000 2.40% $4,869,000 2.17%
Type Player (5) Pos Team Signed With Age @ Sign Year Length Value Decision
Franchise
Lamar Jackson QB BAL 26 2023 1 $32,416,000 Extended 5yr, $260,000,000
Franchise
Evan Engram TE JAX 28 2023 1 $11,345,000 Extended 3yr, $41,250,000
Franchise
Tony Pollard RB DAL 25 2023 1 $10,091,000 Signed
Franchise
Josh Jacobs RB LV 25 2023 1 $10,091,000 Extended 1yr, $11,791,000
Franchise
Saquon Barkley RB NYG 26 2023 1 $10,091,000 Extended 1yr, $10,091,000

2022

Position Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag Value Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag % of Cap Transition Tag Value Transition Tag % of Cap
Quarterback $29,703,000 14.27% $27,186,000 13.06%
Wide Receiver $18,419,000 8.85% $16,782,000 8.06%
Defensive Tackle $17,396,000 8.36% $14,716,000 7.07%
Linebacker $18,702,000 8.98% $15,783,000 7.58%
Offensive Line $16,662,000 8.00% $15,348,000 7.37%
Defensive End $17,859,000 8.58% $16,012,000 7.69%
Cornerback $17,287,000 8.30% $15,167,000 7.28%
Safety $12,911,000 6.20% $10,817,000 5.20%
Tight End $10,931,000 5.25% $9,392,000 4.51%
Running Back $9,570,000 4.60% $8,034,000 3.86%
Kicker or Punter $5,220,000 2.51% $4,701,000 2.26%
Type Player (8) Pos Team Signed With Age @ Sign Year Length Value Decision
Franchise
Davante Adams WR GB 29 2022 1 $20,145,000 Traded to LV & Extended 5yr, $140,000,000
Franchise
Chris Godwin WR TB 25 2022 1 $19,179,600 Extended 3yr, $60,000,000
Franchise
Orlando Brown Jr. LT KC 25 2022 1 $16,662,000 Signed
Franchise
Cam Robinson LT JAX 26 2022 1 $16,662,000 Signed
Franchise
Jessie Bates III S CIN 24 2022 1 $12,911,000 Signed
Franchise
David Njoku TE CLE 25 2022 1 $10,931,000 Extended 4yr, $56,750,000
Franchise
Mike Gesicki TE MIA 26 2022 1 $10,931,000 Signed
Franchise
Dalton Schultz TE DAL 25 2022 1 $10,931,000 Signed

2021

Position Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag Value Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag % of Cap Transition Tag Value Transition Tag % of Cap
Quarterback $25,104,000 13.76% $23,016,000 12.61%
Wide Receiver $15,983,000 8.76% $14,340,000 7.86%
Defensive Tackle $13,888,000 7.61% $11,752,000 6.44%
Linebacker $14,791,000 8.10% $12,716,000 6.97%
Offensive Line $13,754,000 7.54% $12,657,000 6.94%
Defensive End $16,069,000 8.80% $13,926,000 7.63%
Cornerback $15,060,000 8.25% $13,294,000 7.28%
Safety $10,612,000 5.81% $9,052,000 4.96%
Tight End $9,601,000 5.26% $8,182,000 4.48%
Running Back $8,655,000 4.74% $7,217,000 3.95%
Kicker or Punter $4,482,000 2.46% $4,068,000 2.23%
Type Player (10) Pos Team Signed With Age @ Sign Year Length Value Decision
Franchise
Leonard Williams ED NYG 26 2021 1 $19,351,200 Extended 3yr, $63,000,000
Franchise
Brandon Scherff G WAS 29 2021 1 $18,036,000 Signed
Franchise
Allen Robinson WR CHI 27 2021 1 $17,880,000 Signed
Franchise
Chris Godwin WR TB 24 2021 1 $15,983,000 Signed
Franchise
Taylor Moton RT CAR 26 2021 1 $13,754,000 Extended 4yr, $71,246,000
Franchise
Cam Robinson LT JAX 25 2021 1 $13,754,000 Signed
Franchise
Justin Simmons FS DEN 27 2021 1 $13,729,200 Extended 4yr, $61,000,000
Franchise
Marcus Maye S NYJ 26 2021 1 $10,612,000 Signed
Franchise
Marcus Williams S NO 24 2021 1 $10,612,000 Signed
Franchise
Morgan Cox LS TEN 34 2021 1 $1,212,500 Signed

2020

Position Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag Value Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag % of Cap Transition Tag Value Transition Tag % of Cap
Quarterback $26,824,000 13.53% $24,837,000 12.53%
Wide Receiver $17,865,000 9.01% $15,680,000 7.91%
Defensive Tackle $16,126,000 8.14% $16,126,000 8.14%
Linebacker $15,828,000 7.99% $13,737,000 6.93%
Offensive Line $14,781,000 7.46% $13,505,000 6.81%
Defensive End $17,788,000 8.97% $15,184,000 7.66%
Cornerback $16,338,000 8.24% $14,197,000 7.16%
Safety $11,441,000 5.77% $9,860,000 4.97%
Tight End $10,607,000 5.35% $9,117,000 4.60%
Running Back $10,278,000 5.19% $8,483,000 4.28%
Kicker or Punter $5,019,000 2.53% $4,559,000 2.30%
Type Player (15) Pos Team Signed With Age @ Sign Year Length Value Decision
Franchise
Dak Prescott QB DAL 26 2020 1 $31,409,000 Signed
Franchise
A.J. Green WR CIN 31 2020 1 $18,171,000 Signed
Franchise
Matt Judon LB BAL 27 2020 1 $16,808,000 Signed
Franchise
Chris Jones DL KC 25 2020 1 $16,126,000 Extended 4yr, $80,000,000
Franchise
Leonard Williams ED NYG 25 2020 1 $16,126,000 Signed
Franchise
Shaquil Barrett ED TB 27 2020 1 $15,828,000 Signed
Franchise
Bud Dupree LB PIT 26 2020 1 $15,828,000 Signed
Franchise
Brandon Scherff G WAS 28 2020 1 $15,030,000 Signed
Franchise
Joe Thuney G NE 27 2020 1 $14,781,000 Signed
Franchise
Yannick Ngakoue ED JAX 24 2020 1 $12,000,000 Traded to MIN
Franchise
Justin Simmons FS DEN 26 2020 1 $11,441,000 Signed
Franchise
Anthony Harris FS MIN 28 2020 1 $11,441,000 Signed
Franchise
Hunter Henry TE LAC 25 2020 1 $10,607,000 Signed
Franchise
Derrick Henry RB TEN 25 2020 1 $10,278,000 Extended 4yr, $50,000,000
Transition
Kenyan Drake RB ARI 25 2020 1 $8,483,000 Signed

2019

Position Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag Value Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag % of Cap Transition Tag Value Transition Tag % of Cap
Quarterback $24,865,000 13.21% $22,783,000 12.11%
Wide Receiver $16,787,000 8.92% $14,794,000 7.86%
Defensive Tackle $15,209,000 8.08% $12,378,000 6.58%
Linebacker $15,443,000 8.21% $13,222,000 7.03%
Offensive Line $14,067,000 7.47% $12,866,000 6.84%
Defensive End $17,128,000 9.10% $14,360,000 7.63%
Cornerback $16,022,000 8.51% $13,703,000 7.28%
Safety $11,150,000 5.92% $9,531,000 5.06%
Tight End $10,387,000 5.52% $8,815,000 4.68%
Running Back $11,214,000 5.96% $9,099,000 4.83%
Kicker or Punter $4,971,000 2.64% $4,537,000 2.41%
Type Player (7) Pos Team Signed With Age @ Sign Year Length Value Decision
Franchise
DeMarcus Lawrence ED DAL 26 2019 1 $20,571,600 Extended 5yr, $105,000,000
Franchise
Frank Clark DE SEA 25 2019 1 $17,128,000 Traded to KC & Extended 5yr, $104,000,000
Franchise
Dee Ford OLB KC 27 2019 1 $15,443,000 Traded to SF & Extended 5yr, $85,500,000
Franchise
Grady Jarrett DL ATL 25 2019 1 $15,209,000 Extended 4yr, $68,000,000
Franchise
Jadeveon Clowney LB HOU 25 2019 1 $15,000,000 Traded to SEA
Franchise
Donovan Smith LT TB 25 2019 1 $14,067,000 Extended 3yr, $41,250,000
Franchise
Robbie Gould K SF 36 2019 1 $4,971,000 Extended 4yr, $19,000,000

2018

Position Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag Value Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag % of Cap Transition Tag Value Transition Tag % of Cap
Quarterback $23,189,000 13.09% $20,922,000 11.81%
Wide Receiver $15,982,000 9.02% $13,924,000 7.86%
Defensive Tackle $13,939,000 7.87% $11,407,000 6.44%
Linebacker $14,961,000 8.44% $12,810,000 7.23%
Offensive Line $14,077,000 7.94% $12,525,000 7.07%
Defensive End $17,143,000 9.67% $14,200,000 8.01%
Cornerback $14,975,000 8.45% $12,971,000 7.32%
Safety $11,287,000 6.37% $9,536,000 5.38%
Tight End $9,846,000 5.56% $8,428,000 4.76%
Running Back $11,866,000 6.70% $9,630,000 5.43%
Kicker or Punter $4,939,000 2.79% $4,493,000 2.54%
Type Player (6) Pos Team Signed With Age @ Sign Year Length Value Decision
Franchise
Ezekiel Ansah DE DET 28 2018 1 $17,143,000 Signed
Franchise
DeMarcus Lawrence ED DAL 25 2018 1 $17,143,000 Signed
Franchise
Jarvis Landry WR MIA 25 2018 1 $15,982,000 Traded to CLE & Extended 5yr, $75,500,000
Franchise
Le'Veon Bell RB PIT 25 2018 1 $14,544,000 Signed
Transition
Kyle Fuller CB CHI 25 2018 1 $12,971,000 Offered
Franchise
LaMarcus Joyner FS LAR 27 2018 1 $11,287,000 Signed

2017

Position Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag Value Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag % of Cap Transition Tag Value Transition Tag % of Cap
Quarterback $21,268,000 12.74% $19,038,000 11.40%
Wide Receiver $15,682,000 9.39% $13,129,000 7.86%
Defensive Tackle $13,387,000 8.02% $10,714,000 6.42%
Linebacker $14,550,000 8.71% $12,305,000 7.37%
Offensive Line $14,271,000 8.55% $12,580,000 7.53%
Defensive End $16,934,000 10.14% $13,846,000 8.29%
Cornerback $14,212,000 8.51% $12,371,000 7.41%
Safety $10,896,000 6.52% $9,294,000 5.57%
Tight End $9,780,000 5.86% $8,147,000 4.88%
Running Back $12,120,000 7.26% $9,796,000 5.87%
Kicker or Punter $4,835,000 2.90% $4,399,000 2.63%
Type Player (5) Pos Team Signed With Age @ Sign Year Length Value Decision
Franchise
Kirk Cousins QB WAS 28 2017 1 $23,943,600 Signed
Franchise
Trumaine Johnson CB LAR 26 2017 1 $16,742,400 Signed
Franchise
Chandler Jones DE ARI 26 2017 1 $14,550,000 Extended 5yr, $82,500,000
Franchise
Kawann Short DT CAR 27 2017 1 $13,468,000 Extended 5yr, $80,500,000
Franchise
Le'Veon Bell RB PIT 24 2017 1 $12,120,000 Signed

2016

Position Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag Value Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag % of Cap Transition Tag Value Transition Tag % of Cap
Quarterback $19,953,000 12.85% $17,969,000 11.57%
Wide Receiver $14,599,000 9.40% $12,368,000 7.97%
Defensive Tackle $13,615,000 8.77% $10,875,000 7.00%
Linebacker $14,129,000 9.10% $11,925,000 7.68%
Offensive Line $13,706,000 8.83% $11,902,000 7.67%
Defensive End $15,701,000 10.11% $12,734,000 8.20%
Cornerback $13,952,000 8.99% $11,913,000 7.67%
Safety $10,806,000 6.96% $9,116,000 5.87%
Tight End $9,118,000 5.87% $7,714,000 4.97%
Running Back $11,789,000 7.59% $9,647,000 6.21%
Kicker or Punter $4,572,000 2.94% $4,123,000 2.66%
Type Player (9) Pos Team Signed With Age @ Sign Year Length Value Decision
Franchise
Kirk Cousins QB WAS 27 2016 1 $19,953,000 Signed
Franchise
Muhammad Wilkerson DT NYJ 26 2016 1 $15,701,000 Extended 5yr, $86,000,000
Franchise
Alshon Jeffery WR CHI 25 2016 1 $14,599,000 Signed
Franchise
Von Miller OLB DEN 26 2016 1 $14,129,000 Extended 6yr, $114,100,000
Franchise
Josh Norman CB CAR 28 2016 1 $13,952,000 Released
Franchise
Trumaine Johnson CB LAR 25 2016 1 $13,952,000 Signed
Franchise
Cordy Glenn T BUF 26 2016 1 $13,706,000 Extended 5yr, $60,000,000
Franchise
Eric Berry SS KC 27 2016 1 $10,806,000 Signed
Franchise
Justin Tucker K BAL 26 2016 1 $4,572,000 Extended 4yr, $16,800,000

2015

Position Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag Value Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag % of Cap Transition Tag Value Transition Tag % of Cap
Quarterback $18,544,000 12.94% $16,155,000 11.28%
Wide Receiver $12,823,000 8.95% $10,971,000 7.66%
Defensive Tackle $11,193,000 7.81% $9,314,000 6.50%
Linebacker $13,195,000 9.21% $11,058,000 7.72%
Offensive Line $12,943,000 9.03% $11,096,000 7.74%
Defensive End $14,813,000 10.34% $11,958,000 8.35%
Cornerback $13,075,000 9.13% $11,082,000 7.73%
Safety $9,618,000 6.71% $8,263,000 5.77%
Tight End $8,347,000 5.83% $7,071,000 4.94%
Running Back $10,951,000 7.64% $9,037,000 6.31%
Kicker or Punter $4,126,000 2.88% $3,716,000 2.59%
Type Player (4) Pos Team Signed With Age @ Sign Year Length Value Decision
Franchise
Justin Houston DE KC 25 2015 1 $13,195,000 Extended 6yr, $101,000,000
Franchise
Dez Bryant WR DAL 26 2015 1 $12,823,000 Extended 5yr, $70,000,000
Franchise
Demaryius Thomas WR DEN 27 2015 1 $12,823,000 Extended 5yr, $70,000,000
Transition
Charles Clay TE MIA 25 2015 1 $7,071,000 Offered

2014

Position Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag Value Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag % of Cap Transition Tag Value Transition Tag % of Cap
Quarterback $16,912,000 12.72% $14,666,000 11.03%
Wide Receiver $12,312,000 9.26% $10,176,000 7.65%
Defensive Tackle $9,654,000 7.26% $8,060,000 6.06%
Linebacker $11,455,000 8.61% $9,754,000 7.33%
Offensive Line $11,654,000 8.76% $10,039,000 7.55%
Defensive End $13,116,000 9.86% $10,633,000 7.99%
Cornerback $11,834,000 8.90% $10,081,000 7.58%
Safety $8,433,000 6.34% $7,253,000 5.45%
Tight End $7,035,000 5.29% $6,106,000 4.59%
Running Back $9,540,000 7.17% $8,033,000 6.04%
Kicker or Punter $3,556,000 2.67% $3,205,000 2.41%
Type Player (6) Pos Team Signed With Age @ Sign Year Length Value Decision
Franchise
Greg Hardy DE CAR 25 2014 1 $13,116,000 Signed
Franchise
Brian Orakpo OLB WAS 27 2014 1 $11,455,000 Signed
Transition
Alex Mack C CLE 28 2014 1 $10,039,000 Extended 5yr, $42,000,000
Transition
Jason Worilds OLB PIT 25 2014 1 $9,754,000 Signed
Franchise
Jimmy Graham TE NO 27 2014 1 $7,035,000 Extended 4yr, $40,000,000
Franchise
Nick Folk K NYJ 29 2014 1 $3,556,000 Extended 4yr, $12,000,000

2013

Position Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag Value Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag % of Cap Transition Tag Value Transition Tag % of Cap
Quarterback $14,896,000 12.05% $13,068,000 10.57%
Wide Receiver $10,537,000 8.53% $8,867,000 7.17%
Defensive Tackle $8,450,000 6.84% $7,039,000 5.69%
Linebacker $9,619,000 7.78% $8,358,000 6.76%
Offensive Line $9,828,000 7.95% $8,709,000 7.05%
Defensive End $11,175,000 9.04% $9,151,000 7.40%
Cornerback $10,854,000 8.78% $9,095,000 7.36%
Safety $6,916,000 5.60% $6,002,000 4.86%
Tight End $6,066,000 4.91% $5,194,000 4.20%
Running Back $8,219,000 6.65% $6,970,000 5.64%
Kicker or Punter $2,977,000 2.41% $2,700,000 2.18%
Type Player (8) Pos Team Signed With Age @ Sign Year Length Value Decision
Franchise
Michael Johnson DE CIN 25 2013 1 $11,175,000 Signed
Franchise
Anthony Spencer OLB DAL 28 2013 1 $10,627,200 Signed
Franchise
Ryan Clady LT DEN 26 2013 1 $9,828,000 Extended 5yr, $52,500,000
Franchise
Branden Albert LT KC 28 2013 1 $9,828,000 Signed
Franchise
Henry Melton DT CHI 26 2013 1 $8,450,000 Signed
Franchise
Randy Starks DE MIA 29 2013 1 $8,450,000 Signed
Franchise
Jairus Byrd FS BUF 26 2013 1 $6,916,000 Signed
Franchise
Pat McAfee P IND 25 2013 1 $2,977,000 Signed

2012

Position Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag Value Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag % of Cap Transition Tag Value Transition Tag % of Cap
Quarterback $14,436,000 11.97% $0 0.00%
Wide Receiver $9,515,000 7.89% $0 0.00%
Defensive Tackle $7,960,000 6.60% $0 0.00%
Linebacker $8,865,000 7.35% $0 0.00%
Offensive Line $9,383,000 7.78% $0 0.00%
Defensive End $10,605,000 8.79% $0 0.00%
Cornerback $10,281,000 8.52% $0 0.00%
Safety $6,212,000 5.15% $0 0.00%
Tight End $5,446,000 4.52% $0 0.00%
Running Back $7,742,000 6.42% $0 0.00%
Kicker or Punter $2,654,000 2.20% $0 0.00%
Type Player (18) Pos Team Signed With Age @ Sign Year Length Value Decision
Franchise
Cliff Avril DE DET 25 2012 1 $10,605,000 Signed
Franchise
Calais Campbell DL ARI 25 2012 1 $10,605,000 Extended 5yr, $55,000,000
Franchise
Brent Grimes CB ATL 28 2012 1 $10,281,000 Signed
Franchise
Dwayne Bowe WR KC 27 2012 1 $9,515,000 Signed
Franchise
Wes Welker WR NE 30 2012 1 $9,515,000 Signed
Franchise
DeSean Jackson WR PHI 25 2012 1 $9,400,000 Extended 5yr, $47,000,000
Franchise
Anthony Spencer OLB DAL 27 2012 1 $8,856,000 Signed
Franchise
Ray Rice RB BAL 24 2012 1 $7,700,000 Extended 5yr, $35,000,000
Franchise
Tyvon Branch SS OAK 25 2012 1 $6,212,000 Extended 4yr, $26,600,000
Franchise
Dashon Goldson FS SF 27 2012 1 $6,212,000 Signed
Franchise
Michael Griffin FS TEN 26 2012 1 $6,200,000 Extended 5yr, $35,000,000
Franchise
Fred Davis TE WAS 25 2012 1 $5,446,000 Signed
Franchise
Phil Dawson K CLE 36 2012 1 $3,810,000 Signed
Franchise
Connor Barth K TB 25 2012 1 $2,665,000 Extended 4yr, $13,200,000
Franchise
Steve Weatherford P NYG 29 2012 1 $2,665,000 Extended 5yr, $12,500,000
Franchise
Matt Prater K DEN 27 2012 1 $2,665,000 Extended 4yr, $13,000,000
Franchise
Josh Scobee K JAX 29 2012 1 $2,665,000 Extended 4yr, $13,800,000
Franchise
Mike Nugent K CIN 29 2012 1 $2,654,000 Signed

2011

Position Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag Value Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag % of Cap Transition Tag Value Transition Tag % of Cap
Quarterback $15,975,000 13.27% $0 0.00%
Wide Receiver $11,424,000 9.49% $0 0.00%
Defensive Tackle $12,749,000 10.59% $0 0.00%
Linebacker $10,291,000 8.55% $0 0.00%
Offensive Line $10,576,000 8.79% $0 0.00%
Defensive End $13,105,000 10.89% $0 0.00%
Cornerback $14,345,000 11.92% $0 0.00%
Safety $9,685,000 8.05% $0 0.00%
Tight End $7,285,000 6.05% $0 0.00%
Running Back $9,684,000 8.04% $0 0.00%
Kicker or Punter $3,260,000 2.71% $0 0.00%
Type Player (10) Pos Team Signed With Age @ Sign Year Length Value Decision
Franchise
Michael Vick QB PHI 30 2011 1 $16,057,000 Extended 5yr, $80,000,000
Franchise
Haloti Ngata DT BAL 26 2011 1 $12,476,000 Extended 4yr, $48,524,000
Franchise
Paul Soliai DT MIA 27 2011 1 $12,476,000 Signed
Franchise
Vincent Jackson WR SD 27 2011 1 $11,424,000 Signed
Franchise
Logan Mankins G NE 28 2011 1 $10,116,000 Extended 6yr, $51,000,000
Franchise
LaMarr Woodley OLB PIT 26 2011 1 $10,091,000 Signed
Franchise
Chad Greenway OLB MIN 27 2011 1 $10,091,000 Extended 5yr, $41,000,000
Franchise
David Harris ILB NYJ 26 2011 1 $10,016,000 Extended 4yr, $36,000,000
Franchise
Marcedes Lewis TE JAX 26 2011 1 $7,285,000 Extended 5yr, $34,000,000
Franchise
Phil Dawson K CLE 35 2011 1 $3,250,000 Signed

2010

Position Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag Value Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag % of Cap Transition Tag Value Transition Tag % of Cap
Quarterback $16,405,000 $14,546,000
Wide Receiver $9,521,000 $8,651,000
Defensive Tackle $7,003,000 $6,353,000
Linebacker $9,680,000 $8,373,000
Offensive Line $10,731,000 $9,142,000
Defensive End $12,398,000 $10,193,000
Cornerback $9,566,000 $8,056,000
Safety $6,455,000 $6,011,000
Tight End $5,908,000 $5,248,000
Running Back $8,156,000 $7,151,000
Kicker or Punter $2,814,000 $2,629,000
Type Player (3) Pos Team Signed With Age @ Sign Year Length Value Decision
Franchise
Richard Seymour DT OAK 30 2010 1 $12,975,000 Signed
Franchise
Aubrayo Franklin DT SF 29 2010 1 $7,003,000 Signed
Franchise
Olindo Mare K SEA 36 2010 1 $2,814,000 Signed

2009

Position Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag Value Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag % of Cap Transition Tag Value Transition Tag % of Cap
Quarterback $14,651,000 11.91% $12,440,000 10.11%
Wide Receiver $9,884,000 8.04% $8,393,000 6.82%
Defensive Tackle $6,058,000 4.93% $5,450,000 4.43%
Linebacker $8,304,000 6.75% $7,480,000 6.08%
Offensive Line $8,451,000 6.87% $7,744,000 6.30%
Defensive End $8,991,000 7.31% $7,777,000 6.32%
Cornerback $9,957,000 8.10% $8,374,000 6.81%
Safety $6,342,000 5.16% $5,130,000 4.17%
Tight End $4,462,000 3.63% $4,065,000 3.30%
Running Back $6,621,000 5.38% $5,925,000 4.82%
Kicker or Punter $2,483,000 2.02% $2,264,000 1.84%
Type Player (9) Pos Team Signed With Age @ Sign Year Length Value Decision
Franchise
Julius Peppers DE CAR 28 2009 1 $16,683,000 Signed
Franchise
Dunta Robinson CB HOU 26 2009 1 $9,957,000 Signed
Franchise
Antonio Bryant WR TB 27 2009 1 $9,884,000 Signed
Franchise
Karlos Dansby ILB ARI 27 2009 1 $9,678,000 Signed
Franchise
Darren Sproles RB SD 25 2009 1 $6,621,000 Signed
Franchise
Oshiomogho Atogwe S STL 27 2009 1 $6,342,021 Signed
Franchise
Bo Scaife TE TEN 27 2009 1 $4,462,000 Signed
Franchise
Michael Koenen P ATL 26 2009 1 $2,483,000 Signed
Franchise
Shayne Graham K CIN 31 2009 1 $2,483,000 Signed

2008

Position Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag Value Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag % of Cap Transition Tag Value Transition Tag % of Cap
Quarterback $10,730,000 9.25% $0 0.00%
Wide Receiver $7,848,000 6.77% $0 0.00%
Defensive Tackle $6,363,000 5.49% $0 0.00%
Linebacker $8,065,000 6.95% $0 0.00%
Offensive Line $7,455,000 6.43% $0 0.00%
Defensive End $8,879,000 7.65% $0 0.00%
Cornerback $9,465,000 8.16% $0 0.00%
Safety $4,396,000 3.79% $0 0.00%
Tight End $4,522,000 3.90% $0 0.00%
Running Back $6,538,000 5.64% $0 0.00%
Kicker or Punter $2,514,000 2.17% $0 0.00%
Type Player (7) Pos Team Signed With Age @ Sign Year Length Value Decision
Franchise
Nnamdi Asomugha CB OAK 26 2008 1 $9,765,000 Signed
Franchise
Terrell Suggs OLB BAL 25 2008 1 $8,475,000 Signed
Franchise
Karlos Dansby ILB ARI 26 2008 1 $8,065,000 Signed
Franchise
Jordan Gross LT CAR 27 2008 1 $7,455,000 Signed
Franchise
Stacy Andrews T CIN 26 2008 1 $7,455,000 Signed
Franchise
Albert Haynesworth DT TEN 26 2008 1 $7,250,003 Signed
Transition
Max Starks LT PIT 25 2008 1 $6,895,000 Signed

2007

Position Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag Value Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag % of Cap Transition Tag Value Transition Tag % of Cap
Type Player (4) Pos Team Signed With Age @ Sign Year Length Value Decision
Franchise
Justin Smith DE CIN 27 2007 1 $8,644,000 Signed
Franchise
Asante Samuel CB NE 25 2007 1 $7,790,000 Signed
Franchise
Lance Briggs OLB CHI 26 2007 1 $7,206,000 Signed
Franchise
Josh Brown K SEA 27 2007 1 $2,078,000 Signed

2006

Position Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag Value Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag % of Cap Transition Tag Value Transition Tag % of Cap
Type Player (1) Pos Team Signed With Age @ Sign Year Length Value Decision
Franchise
Nate Clements CB BUF 26 2006 1 $7,226,000 Signed

2005

Position Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag Value Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag % of Cap Transition Tag Value Transition Tag % of Cap
Type Player (8) Pos Team Signed With Age @ Sign Year Length Value Decision
Franchise
Charles Woodson SS OAK 28 2005 1 $10,537,000 Signed
Franchise
Edgerrin James RB IND 26 2005 1 $8,081,000 Signed
Franchise
Drew Brees QB SD 25 2005 1 $8,078,000 Signed
Franchise
Darren Howard DE NO 28 2005 1 $7,804,000 Signed
Franchise
Julian Peterson LB SF 26 2005 1 $7,289,000 Signed
Franchise
John Abraham OLB NYJ 26 2005 1 $6,700,000 Signed
Franchise
Shaun Alexander RB SEA 27 2005 1 $6,323,000 Signed
Franchise
Adam Vinatieri K NE 32 2005 1 $2,509,000 Signed

2004

Position Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag Value Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag % of Cap Transition Tag Value Transition Tag % of Cap
Type Player (6) Pos Team Signed With Age @ Sign Year Length Value Decision
Franchise
Charles Woodson SS OAK 27 2004 1 $8,781,000 Signed
Franchise
Walter Jones T SEA 29 2004 1 $7,084,800 Signed
Franchise
Orlando Pace T STL 28 2004 1 $7,021,000 Signed
Franchise
Darren Howard DE NO 27 2004 1 $6,503,000 Signed
Franchise
Julian Peterson LB SF 25 2004 1 $6,074,000 Signed
Franchise
Donovin Darius S JAX 28 2004 1 $4,113,000 Signed

2003

Position Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag Value Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag % of Cap Transition Tag Value Transition Tag % of Cap
Type Player (5) Pos Team Signed With Age @ Sign Year Length Value Decision
Franchise
Chris McAlister CB BAL 25 2003 1 $5,962,000 Signed
Franchise
Walter Jones T SEA 28 2003 1 $5,904,000 Signed
Franchise
Orlando Pace T STL 27 2003 1 $5,734,000 Signed
Franchise
Jim Kleinsasser TE MIN 25 2003 1 $3,050,000 Signed
Franchise
Donovin Darius S JAC 27 2003 1 $3,043,000 Signed

2002

Position Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag Value Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag % of Cap Transition Tag Value Transition Tag % of Cap
Type Player (4) Pos Team Signed With Age @ Sign Year Length Value Decision
Franchise
Walter Jones T SEA 27 2002 1 $4,920,000 Signed
Franchise
Flozell Adams T DAL 26 2002 1 $4,920,000 Signed
Franchise
Kwamie Lassiter S ARI 32 2002 1 $3,342,000 Signed
Franchise
Jason Elam K DEN 31 2002 1 $1,465,402 Signed

2000

Position Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag Value Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag % of Cap Transition Tag Value Transition Tag % of Cap
Type Player (4) Pos Team Signed With Age @ Sign Year Length Value Decision
Franchise
Simeon Rice DE ARI 25 2000 1 $4,253,000 Signed
Franchise
Richmond Webb T MIA 32 2000 1 $4,140,000 Signed
Franchise
Will Shields G KC 28 2000 1 $4,081,000 Signed
Transition
Todd Lyght CB STL 30 2000 1 $4,042,000 Signed

1999

Position Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag Value Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag % of Cap Transition Tag Value Transition Tag % of Cap
Type Player (2) Pos Team Signed With Age @ Sign Year Length Value Decision
Franchise
Richmond Webb T MIA 31 1999 1 $3,450,000 Signed
Transition
Zach Wiegert T STL 26 1999 1 $3,187,000 Signed

1998

Position Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag Value Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag % of Cap Transition Tag Value Transition Tag % of Cap
Type Player (3) Pos Team Signed With Age @ Sign Year Length Value Decision
Franchise
Wally Williams G BAL 26 1998 1 $3,052,000 Signed
Franchise
Dan Wilkinson DT CIN 0 1998 1 $3,026,500 Traded to WAS & Extended 5yr, $21,400,000
Franchise
Dan Williams DE KC 28 1998 1 $3,008,000 Offered

1997

Position Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag Value Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag % of Cap Transition Tag Value Transition Tag % of Cap
Type Player (1) Pos Team Signed With Age @ Sign Year Length Value Decision
Franchise
Sean Gilbert DT WAS 26 1997 1 $2,792,000 Offered

1996

Position Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag Value Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag % of Cap Transition Tag Value Transition Tag % of Cap
Type Player (1) Pos Team Signed With Age @ Sign Year Length Value Decision
Transition
Jeff George QB ATL 28 1996 1 $3,636,000 Signed

1995

Position Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag Value Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag % of Cap Transition Tag Value Transition Tag % of Cap
Type Player (4) Pos Team Signed With Age @ Sign Year Length Value Decision
Franchise
Cornelius Bennett OLB BUF 29 1995 1 $3,091,000 Signed
Transition
James Francis LB CIN 26 1995 1 $2,794,000 Extended 4yr, $7,200,000
Franchise
Lomas Brown T DET 31 1995 1 $2,700,000 Signed
Transition
Chip Lohmiller K WAS 28 1995 1 $690,702 Signed

1994

Position Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag Value Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag % of Cap Transition Tag Value Transition Tag % of Cap
Type Player (2) Pos Team Signed With Age @ Sign Year Length Value Decision
Transition
Rob Moore WR NYJ 25 1994 1 $2,068,000 Signed
Franchise
Eric Green TE PIT 26 1994 1 $1,434,000 Signed

1993

Position Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag Value Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag % of Cap Transition Tag Value Transition Tag % of Cap
Type Player (1) Pos Team Signed With Age @ Sign Year Length Value Decision
Transition
Lorenzo White RB HST 26 1993 1 $1,533,000 Signed
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