The NFL set the 2022 salary cap on Monday, with teams now able to spend a whopping $208.2 million this season, up from $182.5 million in 2021 and $198.2 million in 2020.
With the cap now in place, here’s a look at the numbers for the non-exclusive franchise tag at each position.
Quarterbacks: $29.703 million
Running backs: $9.570 million
Wide receivers: $18.419 million
Tight ends: $10.931 million
Offensive linemen: $16.662 million
Defensive ends: $17.859 million
Defensive tackles: $17.396 million
Linebackers: $18.702 million
Cornerbacks: $17.287 million
Safeties: $12.911 million
Kickers/punters: $5.22 million
The deadline for clubs to use either the franchise or transition tag on one prospective free agent is Tuesday, March 8 at 1:00 p.m. PT.
