Franchise FAQ

will davante adams get franchise tagged

by Israel Ankunding III Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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Green Bay will reportedly use its franchise tag on Adams, keeping him with the team for the 2022 season.Mar 8, 2022

How much will Davante Adams get paid on the franchise tag?

The exclusive tag for wide receivers is set at $18,419,000, but that won’t be the number for Adams. Because his cap hit was almost $16.8 million in 2021, his franchise tag number will be set at $20.1 million.

What is going on with DaVante Adams and Packers?

© Dylan Buell The Green Bay Packers and Davante Adams are no closer to an agreement for the coming season, with the wide receiver refusing to play on the franchise tag. From @GMFB: #Packers star WR Davante Adams has informed the team he won’t play on the franchise tag, and the sides remain far apart on a long-term deal, per sources.

Why did Green Bay put $20 million tag on Davante Adams?

Green Bay placed the roughly $20 million tag on Adams ahead of the March 8 deadline after the two sides could not agree to terms on a long-term deal. Rapoport and Pelissero added Monday that the sides are still far apart on a contract extension.

Does Davante Adams have to go to training camp?

Adams isn't obligated to attend minicamp, training camp or any other team workouts until he signs the tender. The All-Pro wideout played out the remainder of his four-year, $58 million extension in 2021, finishing third in the NFL in receiving yards (1,553) and fifth in receiving touchdowns (11).

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Will Davante Adams be franchise tagged?

Davante Adams informs Packers he won't play on franchise tag in 2022.

Can Davante Adams refuse the franchise tag?

Davante Adams has every right to refuse playing under the franchise tag.

Who will be franchise tagged in 2022?

Indeed, the deadline has come and gone without any last-minute deals. Bengals safety Jessie Bates, Chiefs offensive tackle Orlando Brown, Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki and Cowboys tight end Dalton Schultz will have to play 2022 under the one-year tag.

How much will Davante Adams make under franchise tag?

Davante Adams franchise tag value The franchise tag value for NFL wide receivers is set to be $18.419 million in 2022, but Adams is in line to make more than that. He will get $20.145 million on his one-year deal with the Packers.

Why did Davante Adams want out?

Playing with Carr, however, wasn't the only reason Adams wanted out of Green Bay. He also didn't like the uncertainty surrounding Aaron Rodgers' future with the Packers. Adams said on Thursday that not knowing how much longer Rodgers would play in the NFL was a big factor in his decision to leave Green Bay.

Why does Davante Adams want to leave?

In an interview following his move to the Raiders, Davante Adams revealed that his decision stemmed from wanting to spend time with his family on the West Coast. Adams is now closer to his native California and also playing alongside his former college quarterback Derek Carr in Las Vegas.

How much do franchise tag players make?

A franchise-tagged player receives a salary that is determined either by finding the average of the top five salaries at the player's position or by calculating 120% of the player's current salary. The player gets whichever is higher.

Can you trade franchise tagged players?

No, they cannot be traded. In order for the player to be traded, they would have to be on a contract and be put on the active roster list. Since a franchise player is technically a free agent that is bound by the original team, they are not considered a “signed player”.

Can a player be franchise tagged twice?

In 2021, 10 players were tagged -- four defensive, six offensive -- headlined by Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, who was signed to his second straight franchise tag for $37.7 million.

What does franchise tag mean for Davante Adams?

However, players get the franchise tag or 120 percent of their salary cap number from the previous season, whichever figure is larger. Adams' cap number from last season was almost $16.8 million. Late last season, Adams bristled at the prospect of being tagged.

What could the Packers get for Davante Adams?

Green Bay acquires Raiders' first- and second-round picks in 2022 NFL Draft. The Green Bay Packers have traded WR Davante Adams to the Las Vegas Raiders for a first round pick (No. 22 overall) and a second round pick (No. 53 overall) in the 2022 NFL Draft.

How much is franchise tag for WR?

NFL teams had until 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday to apply the franchise or transition tag to one player on their roster headed for free agency....The following are the figures for non-exclusive franchise tags in 2022:PositionFranchise tag figureWide receiver$18.419 millionTight end$10.931 million9 more rows•Mar 7, 2022

Does a player have to accept franchise tag?

Can a player refuse a franchise tag? The tag is unpopular among some players who hope to get a large contract right away. Players don't have the official option to refuse, but some have resisted the tag in the past by refusing to sign and missing offseason training and the season.

What if a player refuses to play under franchise tag?

The only real option for a player to refuse the franchise tag is to sit out the year with no pay.

What does Davante Adams franchise tag mean?

The Packers used the non-exclusive tag, which means that Adams can negotiate a free-agent deal with another team but the Packers would have the right to match it or receive two first-round picks in the 2022 draft in compensation.

What does Davante Adams want?

As NFL Network's Tom Pelissero explains, Adams wants a deal that will pay him $27.25 million per year, as that is the average annual value that DeAndre Hopkins got on a two-year extension he signed after being traded to the Cardinals. Sounds simple enough, right?

What Does This Mean for the Packers 2022 Salary Cap?

The Green Bay Packers are already facing a huge salary cap hole going into 2022. In short, the team needs to clear $50 million prior to March in order to get under the cap. This does not include money for Davante Adams, the franchise tag, money to sign draft picks, or money to re-sign their own free agents.

Will Davante Adams Even Play Under the Franchise Tag?

When media members asked Davante Adams about the franchise tag, he said “We’ll cross that bridge when we come to it.” There have been past instances in the NFL where franchise tagged players have held out rather than report their teams. Famously, Le’Veon Bell sat out of the 2018 season rather than play under the tag for for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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