The guessing game on franchise tag numbers is over.
In a memo obtained by Albert Breer, the NFL and NFL Players Association finalized the official non-exclusive franchise and transition designation amounts for the 2013 league year.
These figures clarify what must be spent on a tagged player, but they also trigger leverage points as teams and agents negotiate long-term contracts. In that sense, it's a relief to get some clarity on these numbers.
Here they are:
| Position | Franchise/Transition |
|---|---|
| Quarterback: | 14,896,000/13,068,000 |
| Running back: | 8,219,000/6,970,000 |
| Wide receiver: | 10,537,000/8,867,000 |
| Tight end: | 6,066,000/5,194,000 |
| Offensive lineman: | 9,828,000/8,709,000 |
| Defensive tackle: | 8,450,000/7,039,000 |
| Defensive end: | 11,175,000/9,151,000 |
| Linebacker: | 9,619,000/8,358,000 |
| Cornerback: | 10,854,000/9,095,000 |
| Safety: | 6,916,000/6,002,000 |
| Kicker/punter: | 2,977,000/2,700,000 |
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