Using the franchise tag remains an expensive proposition for NFL teams even with the rise of the salary cap to a $155.27 million limit for the 2016 fiscal year.
The NFL Players Association released the official salary-cap figures for franchise tenders Monday.
Here are the numbers:
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
The Texans have used the franchise tag just once in the history of the franchise, assigning it to cornerback Dunta Robinson in 2009 at a cost of a one-year, $9.