The NFL franchise tag's value is dependent on the type of tag and the player's position. Here's what the franchise tag is worth in 2025.

What is the franchise tag in the NFL? The franchise tag is a useful tool for NFL general managers who are trying to keep a roster together by retaining an important pending free agent. Every year, several contributing players across the league sign and play on a team's franchise tag — the Cincinnati Bengals used their franchise tag on wide receiver Tee Higgins last year.