NFL franchise, transition tag salaries in 2023
NFL teams are able to use the franchise tag or the transition tag. That window opened earlier this week on Feb. 21. Teams may use one tag on a player scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent by the deadline of March 7.
Using the tag allows teams to maintain rights over the player. The tag makes the player one of the highest-paid at his position — the average of the top five salaries at the position for the franchise tag or 120% of the player’s previous year’s salary, while the transition gives the player the average salary of the highest 10.
The exclusive franchise tag keeps the player from negotiating deals with other teams. The non-exclusive tag allows the player to negotiate deals with other teams, but the original team has the right to match any offer and will receive two first-round draft picks if it allows the player to sign with another team.
Teams have the right to match an offer with the transition tag but receive no compensation if they decide not to.
What are the salaries for the franchise and transition tags in 2023?
Franchise tag salaries
Quarterback: $32.1 million
Running back: $10.1 million
Wide receiver: $19.7 million
Tight end: $11.3 million
Offensive lineman: $18.2 million
Defensive end: $19.7 million
Defensive tackle: $18.9 million
Linebacker: $20.9 million
Cornerback: $18.1 million
Safety: $14.5 million
Punter/kicker: $5.4 million
Transition tag salaries
Quarterback: $29.5 million
Running back: $8.4 million
Wide receiver: $18.0 million
Tight end: $9.7 million
Offensive line: $16.7 million
Defensive end: $17.5 million
Defensive tackle: $16.1 million
Linebacker: $17.5 million
Cornerback: $15.8 million
Safety: $11.9 million
Kicker/punter: $4.9 million
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