26 days ago

NFL Projects Historic $300M Salary Cap Jump for 2026

The NFL has informed teams to expect a massive salary cap jump in 2026. Per insider Tom Pelissero, the cap is projected between $301.2M and $305.7M per club, up from $279.2M in 2025. That’s nearly a $100M increase since 2022, giving teams unprecedented flexibility for extensions, free agency, and roster resets. The final figure will be set before free agency opens on March 11