Thanks to the good folks at Over the Cap, we have the projected values for the franchise tag and transition tag for each position. Tuesday marks the day NFL franchises like the Pittsburgh Steelers can designate pending free agents for the tag.
Here is the full rundown from OTC.
Position Franchise Tag Transition Tag
Quarterback $41,325,000 $35,267,000
Linebacker $27,050,000 $22,612,000
Wide receiver $25,693,000 $22,523,000
Offensive line $25,156,000 $22,745,000
Defensive end $24,727,000 $20,769,000
Defensive tackle $23,468,000 $18,934,000
Cornerback $20,357,000 $17,198,000
Safety $19,626,000 $15,598,000
Tight end $14,241,000 $12,069,000
Running back $13,629,000 $10,823,000
Special teams $6,459,000 $5,830,000
We’ve already speculated that none of the Steelers pending class of free agents warrant the franchise tag or transition tag. Pittsburgh has more than $40 million in salary-cap space as well as room to add even more space with some cap cuts and contract restructures.