Franchise and transition player designations were announced for the 2019 NFL free agency signing period, which begins at 4 p.m. ET on March 13. Teams may designate one “franchise” player or one “transition” player among its veteran free agents.
The salary offer by a player’s club determines whether the franchise player designation is exclusive or non-exclusive.
Six players were designated as non-exclusive franchise players for the 2019 season. The signing period for franchise players begins at 4 p.m. ET on March 13 and ends at 4 p.m. ET on Nov. 12.
Team | Player | Position |
Atlanta Falcons | Grady Jarrett | DT |
Dallas Cowboys | Demarcus Lawrence | DE |
Houston Texans | Jadeveon Clowney | LB |
Kansas City Chiefs | Dee Ford | LB |
San Francisco 49ers | Robbie Gould | K |
Seattle Seahawks | Frank Clark | DE |
Below are the 2019 Cap Percentage Average (“CPA”) tenders for non-exclusive franchise players:
Position | Tender Amount | Position |
Quarterback | $24,865,000 | DT |
Running Back | $11,214,000 | DE |
Wide Receiver | $16,787,000 | LB |
Tight End | $10,387,000 | LB |
Offensive Linemen | $14,067,000 | K |
Defensive End | $17,128,000 | DE |