NFL franchise tags increase with a record-high salary cap
By Canadian Press on February 28, 2025.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — NFL quarterbacks will have the highest franchise tag cost at $40,242,000, up $7.5 million from last year. The league released figures for franchise and transition tags on Friday, a day after announcing the salary cap has increased to a record-high $279.2 million in 2025. Linebackers are second to quarterbacks with a franchise number of $25,452,000 and defensive tackles are close behind at $25,123,100. The remaining franchise tag numbers are: Wide Receiver: $23,959,000 Running Back: $13,640,000 Tight End: $13,826,000 Offensive Linemen: $23,402,000 Defensive End: $22,062,000 Cornerback: $20,187,000 Safety: $18,601,000 Kicker/Punter: $6,313,000 The transition tag for quarterbacks is $35,377,000. The remaining transition figures by position are: Running Back: $11,067,000 Wide Receiver: $21,441,000 Tight End: $11,712,000 Offensive Linemen: $21,271,000 Defensive End: $19,872,000 Defensive Tackle: $20,849,000 Linebacker: $20,862,000 Cornerback: $17,595,000 Safety: $15,027,000 Kicker/Punter: $5,730,000 The deadline for teams to designate a franchise or transition tag is 4 p.m. ET on March 4. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL Rob Maaddi, The Associated Press 29-28
