The National Football League (NFL) has released the franchise and transition tag values for the 2025 season. These tags will apply to players of various positions, including quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, offensive linemen, defensive ends, defensive tackles, linebackers, cornerbacks, safeties, and special teams personnel.
Notable players who may be subject to these tags include Kansas City Chiefs guard Trey Smith, who will make $23.402 million if he plays out the season under the terms of his franchise tag, and Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins, whose tag would carry a salary of $23.959 million.
The full list of tag values can be found below:
* Quarterback: $40.242 million (franchise), $35.377 million (transition)
* Running back: $13.64 million (franchise), $11.067 million (transition)
* Wide receiver: $23.959 million (franchise), $21.441 million (transition)
* Tight end: $13.826 million (franchise), $11.712 million (transition)
* Offensive line: $23.402 million (franchise), $21.271 million (transition)
* Defensive end: $22.062 million (franchise), $19.872 million (transition)
* Defensive tackle: $25.123 million (franchise), $20.849 million (transition)
* Linebacker: $25.452 million (franchise), $20.862 million (transition)
* Cornerback: $20.187 million (franchise), $17.595 million (transition)
* Safety: $18.601 million (franchise), $15.027 million (transition)
* Kicker/Punter: $6.313 million (franchise), $5.73 million (transition)
Source: https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/nfl-releases-franchise-transition-tag-values-for-2025