The NFL's franchise tag deadline has come and gone, with seven teams utilizing the tag to hold on to key contributors. Here's which players got the tag and how much they'll make in 2017, provided they don't agree to a long-term deal by the July 15 deadline.
Arizona Cardinals: Chandler Jones, LB
2017 salary/cap hit: $14,550,000
Jones had a good first season in Arizona, and the franchise tag gives him more time to develop in the Cardinals' defense. Read more.
Carolina Panthers: Kawann Short, DT
2017 salary/cap hit: $13,387,000
The Panthers bought themselves some time by using the franchise tag on Short. Don't expect his situation to play out like Josh Norman's did. Read more.
Los Angeles Chargers: Melvin Ingram, LB
2017 salary/cap hit: $14,550,000
By keeping Ingram, the Chargers likely limited the double-teams that fellow pass-rusher Joey Bosa will face next season. Read more.
Los Angeles Rams: Trumaine Johnson, CB
2017 salary/cap hit: $16,742,400*
A lack of depth behind Johnson forced the Rams' hand, as the team put the nonexclusive franchise tag on the corner for a second straight year. Read more.
*Tagged two years in a row, which means Johnson is guaranteed 120 percent of his 2016 salary.
New York Giants: Jason Pierre-Paul, DE
2017 salary/cap hit: $16,934,000
The Giants once again used the franchise tag on Pierre-Paul. But both the team and the player are more interested in working out a deal. Read more.
Pittsburgh Steelers: Le'Veon Bell, RB
2017 salary/cap hit: $12,120,000
The Steelers locked up Antonio Brown long term, which means that Bell is next on the list. But when will the team and Bell agree to a deal? Read more.
Washington Redskins: Kirk Cousins, QB
2017 salary/cap hit: $23,943,600*
If the Redskins really mean it when they say Cousins is their long-term quarterback, then it's time to put the cards on the table. Read more.
*Tagged two years in a row, which means Cousins is guaranteed 120 percent of his 2016 salary