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2021 Franchise Players Announced
Franchise and transition player designations were announced for the 2021 NFL free agency signing period, which begins at 4 p.m. ET on March 17. 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 23; 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.
For the 2021 season, Dallas Cowboys’ Quarterback Dak Prescott was the only player designated as an exclusive franchise player. Nine players were designated as non-exclusive franchise players for the 2021 season. The signing period for franchise players begins at 4 p.m. ET on March 17 and ends following the 10th week of the season.
2021 FRANCHISE PLAYERS
|
Team |
Player |
Position |
|
Carolina Panthers |
Taylor Moton |
OL |
|
Chicago Bears |
Allen Robinson |
WR |
|
Dallas Cowboys |
Dak Prescott* |
QB |
|
Denver Broncos |
Justin Simmons |
S |
|
Jacksonville Jaguars |
Cam Robinson |
OL |
|
New Orleans Saints |
Marcus Williams |
S |
|
New York Giants |
Leonard Williams |
DT |
|
New York Jets |
Marcus Maye |
S |
|
Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
Chris Godwin |
WR |
|
Washington Football Team |
Brandon Scherff |
OL |
*Denotes Exclusive Franchise Player
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