Deadline for Contract Extensions?

[Luvnit2]

(09-07-2017, 11:28 AM)ochocincos Wrote: Good point. This is a valid option, but I disagree LB is not overly expensive. It's just about as expensive as most other positions. Safety and TE are the lowest non-K/P tags, right around $10 mill.

Here were the tag numbers for each position for 2017. I expect it will go up somewhat for 2018.

Quarterback:  $21.268m

Running back: $12.120m
Receiver: $15.682m
Tight end: $9.780m
Offensive line: $14.271m
Defensive end:  $16.934m
Defensive tackle: $13.387m
Linebacker: $14.550m
Cornerback: $14.212
Safety: $10.896m
Kicker/punter: $4.835m


Source - http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2017/03/nfl_free_agency_2017_franchise_transition_tag_numb.html

There are also other ways to tag versus the franchise tag. They could put a first round tender on them for example I do believe which is less expensive, they can match it or the team gives them their 1st round pick. I think both woukd qualify for tender franchise tags.