The NFL has set the salary cap for the 2022 season. At now 208.2 million dollars is the salary cap of the teams, since 2012, this value, except for the Corona season 2021, always increased.

Munich/New York City – At the beginning of this week, the NFL officially determined the salary cap for the 2022 season.

After the teams had previously only worked with guideline values, it is now certain that a total of 208.2 million dollars will be available for player salaries.

Increase of nearly 90 million since 2012

The $208.2 million is a new record. Since 2012, a record has been set in every year except 2021, where the salary cap was only $182.5 million, the reason being the 2020 Corona season and the less revenue that came with it.

Since 2006, the NFL’s salary cap has more than doubled, with almost 90 million dollars more available since 2012. The average increase is around ten million dollars per year.

The roughly $26 million year-over-year increase is the largest in NFL history.

Values set for franchise tags and fifth-year option

This also set the salaries for the respective positions for a franchise tag. Accordingly, a quarterback earns 29.7 million dollars under the franchise tag, a cornerback, for example, around 15.2 million dollars.

8 March is the last day on which teams can award their franchise tag to a player.

The cost of a player’s Fifth Year Option is also now known. It differentiates between players with at least two Pro Bowl nominations, one Pro Bowl, equivalent playing time or none of the above.

The most prominent example is Kyler Murray. That his Fifth Year Option will be picked up by the Arizona Cardinals is considered certain. Now it is also certain how much he will cost. Having reached two Pro Bowls, Murray’s 2023 contract would cost $29.7 million.

NFL salary cap set at $208.2 million per team. Here are the non-exclusive franchise tag and transition tag numbers. pic.twitter.com/OJFh6kyvkL

– Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 7, 2022