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**This was set to publish yesterday, but due to system issues, did not. I am sorry to have delayed the much-anticipated comments battle over salary cap math.
Yesterday, the NFLPA released its signoff/confirmation on the 2016 salary cap and tag value information. The 2016 salary cap is $155.27 million, which...you know...implications for the Redskins. Here is the information, courtesy of NFLPA.com:
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 |
Discuss amongst yourselves.