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The NFL free agency begins on Mar. 13, but the window for teams to franchise tag players opened on Feb. 20. This period will last until Mar. 5, as teams across the league have two weeks to make decisions for the upcoming season.
Multiple players will be franchise-tagged in the coming days as teams try to stay under the cap without losing one of their key players. Some players may be traded after being tagged, while others could sign long-term deals with the team in the near future.
In this article, you will get the full list of players that have been franchise-tagged by the teams in 2024.
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NFL Franchise Tag Tracker 2024
#1. Tee Higgins - Cincinnati Bengals: WR
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On Friday, Feb. 24, it was announced that the Cincinnati Bengals were franchising wide receiver Tee Higgins. The 25-year-old wide receiver was drafted in the second round in 2020 and has established himself as a huge part of the Joe Burrow-led offense.
Higgins is coming off a season in which he caught 42 passes for 656 yards and five touchdowns in 12 games. Burrow wants him to stay with the franchise, and it will be interesting to see what the Bengals do, as Ja'Marr Chase will also be eligible for a contract extension soon. Under the franchise tag, Higgins will earn around $21.8 million next season.
This is a developing story and more players will be added once they get tagged by their franchises.
#2. L'Jarius Sneed - Kansas City Chiefs - CB
The Kansas City Chiefs have placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on star cornerback L'Jarius Sneed. The franchise will work with the player on a long-term extension but if they fail to agree on terms then Sneed might get traded.
The Chiefs are coming back-to-back Super Bowl wins and Sneed has been a huge part of it. Multiple teams are expected to express interest in him once he's available for trade.
This past season, Sneed had 60 solo tackles, 18 assisted tackles, one fumble recovery, and two interceptions in 16 games.
3. Josh Allen - Jacksonville Jaguars: Linebacker
The Jacksonville Jaguars have used the non-exclusive franchise tag on linebacker Josh Allen. The 26-year-old linebacker is a huge part of the Jaguars defense, and the team would love to keep him on the roster for years to come.
Allen will earn $24.07 million next season under the franchise tag. The seventh overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft had 17.5 sacks last season.
4. Brian Burns - Carolina Panthers: Linebacker
After years of uncertainty around his future, the Carolina Panthers have tagged Brian Burns. The 25-year-old player had 32 solo tackles, 18 assisted tackles, 8.0 sacks, and one fumble recovery in 16 games.
He will also earn $24.07 million next season and the franchise might look to trade him before the next season starts.
5. Jaylon Johnson - Chicago Bears: Cornerback
The Chicago Bears have placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on star cornerback Jaylon Johnson. The team is expected to work on a long-term deal with Johnson.
The 24-year-old player is coming off an impressive season in which he had 31 solo tackles, five assisted tackles, and four interceptions in 14 games. He will earn $19.8 million under the franchise tag next season.
6. Justin Madubuike - Baltimore Ravens: DT
Justin Madubuike is one of the best defensive tackles in the NFL currently and was a huge part of the Baltimore Ravens' historic defense last season. After getting tagged, he will earn $22.1 million next season.
The Ravens are expected to continue negotiations with Madubuike on a potential long-term deal. The 26-year-old star had 38 solo tackles, 18 assisted tackles, and 13.0 sacks in 17 games last season.
7. Michael Pittman Jr. - Indianapolis Colts: WR
The Indianapolis Colts have tagged wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. as they do not want to lose him for free. Pittman is crucial for Anthony Richardson's growth, and the franchise will hope to get a deal done with the receiver soon.
Pittman had 109 catches for 1,152 yards and scored four touchdowns in 16 games. He will earn $21.816 million next season after getting tagged by the franchise.
8. Antoine Winfield Jr. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Safety
Antonine Winfield Jr. is coming off a great season and has now been franchise-tagged by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Both parties will continue working on a long-term deal as Winfield Jr. is quite important for the Buccaneers.
He recorded 76 solo tackles, 46 assisted tackles, 6.0 sacks, four fumble recoveries, and three interceptions in 17 games last season. Winfield will earn $17.12 million next season.
9. Kyle Dugger - New England Patriots: Safety
In their first big move after Bill Belichick's departure, the New England Patriots have used the franchise tag on safety Kyle Dugger. The 27-year-old will earn $17.12 million next season.
Dugger is coming off a season in which he had 71 solo tackles, 38 assisted tackles, 1.5 sacks, and two interceptions in 17 games.
How much will players earn after getting franchise-tagged in 2024?
The NFL's salary cap has increased from $224.8 million to $255.4 million, and as a result, the players will get paid more if they get tagged by the teams this offseason.
Here is what the players in different positions will earn under the franchise tag in 2024:
- Quarterbacks: $38,301,000 (franchise tag), $34,367,000 (transition tag)
- Running backs: $11,951,000 (franchise tag), $9,765,000 (transition tag)
- Wide receivers: $21,816,000 (franchise tag), $19,766,000 (transition tag)
- Tight ends: $12,693,000 (franchise tag), $10,878,000 (transition tag)
- Offensive linemen: $20,985,000 (franchise tag), $19,040,000 (transition tag)
- Defensive ends: $21,324,000 (franchise tag), $19,076,000 (transition tag)
- Defensive tackles: $22,102,000 (franchise tag), $18,491,000 (transition tag)
- Linebackers: $24,007,000 (franchise tag), $19,971,000 (transition tag)
- Cornerbacks: $19,802,000 (franchise tag), $17,215,000 (transition tag)
- Safeties: $17,123,000 (franchise tag), $13,815,000 (transition tag)
- Kickers/punters: $5,984,000 (franchise tag), $5,433,000 (transition tag)
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