The NFL's 32 teams have officially been informed how much money they're going to have spend when free agency begins on March 14.CBS Sports NFL Insider Jason La Canfora for 2018 has been set at $177.2 million. The new number is $10.2 million more than teams had to spend in 2017 and nearly $22 Paul LaDue Kids Jersey million more than teams had to spend during the 2016 season, when the salary cap was set at $155.28 million.The salary-cap number is negotiated by the NFL and NFLPA using a formula that takes into account multiple factors, including Rob Blake Kids Jersey revenue from broadcasting rights, premium tickets and merchandising.With the salary cap now in place, that means the franchise tag numbers are also now available. Franchise tag numbers for this season:Position Tag SalaryQB $23,189,000RB $11,866,000WR $15,982,000TE $9,846,000OL $14,077,000DE $17,143,000DT $13,939,000LB $14,961,000CB $14,975,000S $11,287,000K/P $4,939,000 Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) Any team that plans on tagging their quarterback in 2018 will have to pay him $23.189 million in guaranteed money.With the cap number now officially set, we Robyn Regehr Kids Jersey know for sure that the are going to have some serious money to spend in free agency. With the cap at $177.2 million, Cleveland is expected to available. In , former NFL agent Joel Correy listed the Browns, , , 49ers, and as the six teams best set up for free agency. Of the teams that made the playoffs in 2017, the currently ($47.6 million), which Jonathan Quick Men Jersey could put them in a good position to land . La Canfora be the final two bidders for Cousins' services.As for the cap, the 6.11 percent increase , when it went up just 1.99 percent following the 2012 season.The salary cap has gone up .NFL Salary Cap since 2003 2018: $177 Nate Thompson Kids Jersey .2 million2017: $167 million2016: $155.28 million2015: 143.28 million2014: $133 million2013: $123 million2012: $120.6 million2011: $120 million2010: UNCAPPED2009: $123 million2008: $116 million2007: $109 million2006: $102 million2005: $85.5 million2004: $80.58 million2003: $75 million