The National Football League Players Association has confirmed that the 2016 NFL salary cap will be $155.27 million. We previously wrote that the New York Giants are more than $57 million under that figure.
Below, the franchise and transition tag amounts for the upcoming season. The Giants would seem unlikely to use either tag.
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 |