In Indianapolis, the National Football League has announced that the franchise tag cost for quarterbacks will hit $40,242,000, reflecting an increase of $7.5 million from the previous year. This announcement came after the league also revealed a new salary cap of $279.2 million set for 2025, marking another historical high point.
Linebackers follow closely behind in terms of franchise tag value, with a designated amount of $25,452,000. Defensive tackles are not far off with a tag figure of $25,123,100. The list doesn’t end there, as the franchise tag values for other positions are also significant. Wide receivers will see a franchise tag of $23,959,000, while running backs come in at $13,640,000. Tight ends will be tagged at $13,826,000, and offensive linemen are set at $23,402,000.
For defensive players, the tags continue to have substantial figures. Defensive ends, for example, are valued at $22,062,000, cornerbacks at $20,187,000, and safeties at $18,601,000. As for special teams, kickers and punters have a franchise tag number of $6,313,000.
The transition tag, which offers teams a less expensive option to retain players, has also been updated. For quarterbacks, this tag is set at $35,377,000. Transition figures for other positions include $11,067,000 for running backs, $21,441,000 for wide receivers, and $11,712,000 for tight ends. On the offensive line, the transition tag is $21,271,000. Defensive ends are valued at $19,872,000, with defensive tackles and linebackers notably similar at approximately $20,800,000.
Cornerbacks have a transition value of $17,595,000, while safeties are tagged at $15,027,000. Lastly, kickers and punters come in at $5,730,000 under the transition tags. Teams must declare their franchise or transition tag designations by 4 p.m. ET on March 4.
