What you need to know:
There is a possibility that if a team decides not to place the franchise tag, they can do so
The economic issue is quite important in the NFL, basically because there is a salary limit for the teams, that is why look for any way to save money and one of those ways is the franchise tag.
First, The salary cap puts a limit on the amount of money they can spend on their staff.although they can be passed for a few dollars, of course, paying a few fines.
Peeeeeeeeeee to prevent them from going over the salary cap –which by 2024 will be just over 255 million dollars– there are franchise tagswhich grant a certain amount of money for a season.
Lamar Jackson is the NFL MVP – Photo: Getty Images
Let’s give a little more context, NFL teams use this resource to prevent players from leaving their team in free agencybut they also don’t have enough money to negotiate a mega contract.
This way they pay you a base salary, which can be much lower than what they would pay you if they negotiate a new salary and They ensure for one year that that player will remain with them.
The first to have the franchise tag for the 2024 season – Photo: Getty Images
How much does each player earn per position with the franchise tag?
For the 2024 NFL season, the numbers are quite high, because This franchise player tag means they don’t lose much money either.it’s almost a win-win for everyone.
Another important aspect is that each position has a different amount of money and as expected, The one who earns the most is the quarterback and those who earn the least are those on special teams..
Position Player Tag
FranchisePlayer Tag
Transition FranchiseQuarterback38,301,000 34,367,000 Linebacker24,007,00019,971,000 Defensive Tackle22,102,000 18,491,000 Receiver21,816,000 19,766,000Defensive End21,324,00019,076, 000Offensive Lineman20,985,000 $19,040,000Cornerback19,802,000 $17,215,000Perimeter17,123,000 $13,815,000Tight End12,693,000 $10,878,000 Corridor11,951,000$9,765,000Special equipment5,984,000$5,433,000All amounts are in millions of dollars / Data taken from Over the Cap
Which teams have already placed their tag and which ones are being prospected?
For now, only the Bengals have made the decision on the franchise tag and they placed it on receiver Tee Higgins, because there was a possibility of leaving the Cincinnati offense.
Next we will put The main rumors about the players who can be given the franchise tag for the 2024 campaign.
- Baker Mayfield, QB, could receive the franchise tag in Buccaneers
- Josh Jacobs, running back, Raiders
- Saquon Barkley, running back, on Giants for second consecutive year
- Michael Pittman, catcher, on Colts
- Mike Evans, receptor, en Buccaneers
- Dalton Schultz, tight end, at Texans
- Justin Madubuike, defensive end, on Ravens
- Christian Wilkins, tackle defensivo, en Dolphins
- Josh Allen, linebacker, a Jaguars
- Brian Burns, linebacker-ala defensiva, en Panthers
- Kyle Dugger, perimeter, Patriots
- Jaylon Johnson, esquinero, Bears
One of the two will fight for the franchise player tag in Buccaneers – Photo: Getty Images
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2024-02-25 00:13:06
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