Tuesday marks an important date on the NFL’s offseason calendar.
The window for teams to use franchise or transition tags is now open. Teams can affix the tags anytime between now and 4:00 PM ET on March 8th, and each player who earns a tag has until July 15th to negotiate a long-term contract with their teams.
Each team can only use one tag, which can be a tough decision for the Giants as they have quarterback Daniel Jones and running back Saquon Barkley headed to free agency. Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, Chiefs left tackle Orlando Brown, Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith, Raiders running back Josh Jacobs and Cowboys running back Tony Pollard are others who could be tagged in the next few weeks.
Players can negotiate with other teams after being tagged, although signing a franchise-tagged player would cost their new team two first-round picks. If a player signs his tag, his salary is guaranteed for 2023. Franchise Tag salaries by position are listed below:
Quarterbacks: $32,416,000.
Running back: $10,091,000.
Receiver: $19,743,000.
Tight end: $11,345,000.
Offensive Line: $18,244,000.
Defensive end: $19,727,000.
Defensive tackle: $18,937,000.
Linebackers: $20,926,000.
Cornerback: $18,140,000.
Security: $14,460,000.
Kicker/Punter: $5,393,000.
Given how often deadlines lead to agreements, teams are unlikely to rush to use the tags, but they can now.
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