NEW YORK (AP) -The 2012 salaries for NFL players given the franchise tag (based on the average of the five highest salaries at the position):
Position Cap Pct Avg
Quarterback $14,436,000
Running Back $7,742,000
Wide Receiver $9,515,000
Tight End $5,446,000
Offensive Linemen $9,383,000
Defensive End $10,605,000
Defensive Tackle $7,960,000
Linebacker $8,856,000
Cornerback $10,281,000
Safety $6,212,000
Kicker/Punter $2,654,000
