New salary cap numbers for 2022
It was reported yesterday that the NFL informed teams that the 2022 salary cap will be $208.2M.
That number is $25.8M more than last year. This is great news because it shows that the NFL is back on track. If you remember correctly, the 2021 salary cap was dropped due to COVID.
The pandemic was not easy on the NFL. First of all, there were multiples games being cancelled and postponed. In addition to that, when we are able to have games, most of the stadiums were empty or had a very little number of fans in attendance.
With the cap now in place, here is a look at the numbers for the non-exclusive franchise tag at each position.
Quarterbacks: $29.703 million
Running backs: $9.570 million
Wide receivers: $18.419 million
Tight ends: $10.931 million
Offensive linemen: $16.662 million
Defensive ends: $17.859 million
Defensive tackles: $17.396 million
Linebackers: $18.702 million
Cornerbacks: $17.287 million
Safeties: $12.911 million
Kickers/punters: $5.22 million
The deadline for clubs to use either the franchise or transition tag on one prospective free agent is Tuesday, March 8.
