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2019 Franchise Players Announced
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.
- Exclusive franchise players: Cannot sign with another club. They are offered the greater of (i) the average of the top five salaries at the player's position as of April 19; or (ii) the required amount for a “non-exclusive” franchise player (see chart below).
- Non-exclusive franchise players: Can negotiate a contract with any club. The player’s current team will receive two first-round draft selections as compensation if he signs with a new club.
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.
2019 FRANCHISE PLAYERS
| 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 |
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