For Immediate Release

February 29, 2016

NFLPA CONFIRMS 2016 SALARY CAP & TAG NUMBERS

The 2016 NFL Salary Cap is set at a record $155.27 million, with final team positions still to be announced. Team positions combine the league-wide salary cap with each team’s carryover and other adjustments from the previous league year.

With the league-wide cap number in place, official franchise and transition tag values have been set.

2016 Franchise Tag:

Cornerback $13,952,000 Defensive End $15,701,000 Defensive Tackle $13,615,000 Linebacker $14,129,000 Offensive Lineman 13,706,000 Punter/Kicker $4,572,000 Quarterback $19,953,000 Running Back $11,789,000 Safety $10,806,000 Tight End $9,118,000 Wide Receiver $14,599,000

2016 Transition Tag:

Cornerback $11,913,000 Defensive End $12,734,000 Defensive Tackle $10,875,000 Linebacker $11,925,000 Offensive Lineman $11,902,000 Punter/Kicker $4,123,000 Quarterback $17,696,000 Running Back $9,647,000 Safety $9,116,000 Tight End $7,713,000 Wide Receiver $12,268,000

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