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Franchise tag figures set for every position in 2016

The Washington Redskins would have to pay out nearly $20 million if quarterback Kirk Cousins receives the franchise tag and enters the season under the designation, according to the position-specific salary requirements released on Monday.

Jan 10, 2016; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws the ball during the first half in a NFC Wild Card playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

The Washington Redskins would have to pay out nearly $20 million if quarterback Kirk Cousins receives the franchise tag and enters the season under the designation, according to the position-specific salary requirements released on Monday.

The Redskins would save about $2.3 million if they use the transition tag instead, which the NFL Network reported the team is considering. Washington would be able to match an offer sheet from another team, but, unlike if it uses the franchise tag, it would get no compensation in the form of future draft picks if it chooses not to match.

Teams have until 4 p.m. on ET on Tuesday to place a franchise or transition tag on a player. Teams often use the tags as talks continue to work out a longer-term deal.

Here are the franchise and transition tag costs by position, which were formulated using the 2016 salary cap of $155.27 million:

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

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