The NFL has officially set the 2017 salary cap at $167MM, an increase of about $12MM from the 2016 season. That uptick means franchise tags, as well as restricted free agent salaries, will also see a bump. Here are the values for the 2017 season, courtesy of a league announcement and Jason Fitzgerald of Over the Cap (Twitter link):
Franchise tag (non-exclusive):
Quarterback: $21.268MM
Running back: $12.120MM
Wide receiver: $15.682MM
Tight end: $9.780MM
Offensive line: $14.271MM
Defensive end: $16.934MM
Defensive tackle: $13.387MM
Linebacker: $14.550MM
Cornerback: $14.212MM
Safety: $10.896MM
Kicker/Punter: $4.835MM
Restricted free agent tenders:
First round tender: $3.910MM
Second round tender: $2.746MM
Original round/right of first refusal: $1.797MM
For more information on these subjects, check out the Pro Football Glossary entries on franchise/transition tags and restricted free agency.