NFL projects salary cap between $277.5M and $281.5M in 2025, rising by as much as $26M
1 month ago

NFL projects salary cap between $277.5M and $281.5M in 2025, rising by as much as $26M

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The NFL salary cap will be between $277.5 million and $281.5 million for the 2025 season, rising as much as $26 million from last year. It also means more money for Minnesota to re-sign quarterback Sam Darnold or Kansas City to bring back guard Trey Smith or Super Bowl champion Philadelphia to keep linebacker Zack Baun. It might not be enough to save New Orleans, which is more than $50 million over the projected cap and by far in the worst shape heading into 2025. Regardless of where it ends up, the NFL’s salary cap will have more than doubled since being $123 million in 2009.

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NFL free agency explained from salary cap and tampering to franchise and transition tags
2 weeks ago

NFL free agency explained from salary cap and tampering to franchise and transition tags

Associated Press  

The NFL’s free agency period opens Monday with a 52-hour legal tampering period ahead of the official start of the new league year on Wednesday. At 12 p.m. EDT on Monday, teams can start negotiating with players who will become unrestricted free agents when their contracts expire at the start of the new league year on 4 p.m. EDT on …

NFL franchise tags increase with a record-high salary cap
3 weeks, 1 day ago

NFL franchise tags increase with a record-high salary cap

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — NFL quarterbacks will have the highest franchise tag cost at $40,242,000, up $7.5 million from last year. The league released figures for franchise and transition tags on Friday, a day after announcing the salary cap has increased to a record-high $279.2 million in 2025. The remaining franchise tag numbers are: Wide Receiver: $23,959,000 Running Back: $13,640,000 Tight End: …

NFL announces record salary cap of $279.2 million for 2025 season
3 weeks, 3 days ago

NFL announces record salary cap of $279.2 million for 2025 season

New York Times  

The NFL announced Thursday that the official salary cap has been set for the 2025 season as teams gear up for the start of the new league year on March 12. The 2025 cap has been set at a record $279.2 million per club, NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy shared on social media, marking a $23.8 million increase from the 2024 …

NHL salary cap over the next 3 seasons is getting its biggest increases since it started in 2005
1 month, 3 weeks ago

NHL salary cap over the next 3 seasons is getting its biggest increases since it started in 2005

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The NHL salary cap is going up significantly next season, with even bigger increases set for the coming years. The league and the Players’ Association on Friday released the cap numbers for the next three seasons: $95.5 million in 2025-26, $104 million in ’26-27 and $113.5 million in ’27-28. Revenue reaching new record highs thanks to U.S. …

What the Browns are facing going forward from a salary cap and roster perspective
3 months, 3 weeks ago

What the Browns are facing going forward from a salary cap and roster perspective

New York Times  

Despite scoring home wins over the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers, the 3-8 Cleveland Browns have obviously had a disappointing season. Watson’s fully guaranteed contract says the Browns are tied to him in any case, though the team will need options at the game’s most important position even if Watson gets healthy. Besides Watson’s, the two biggest 2025 cap numbers …

NBA salary cap for 2024-25 set slightly lower than projections
8 months, 3 weeks ago

NBA salary cap for 2024-25 set slightly lower than projections

New York Times  

The NBA announced salary-cap levels for the upcoming season, and they came up just a bit short of earlier projections. The salary cap for the 2024-25 season is set at $140.588 million, with the luxury tax set at $170.814 million. The National Basketball Association today announced that the Salary Cap has been set at $140.588 million for the 2024-25 season. …

Wide receivers’ salaries are expected to keep pace with rising NFL salary cap: Analysis
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Wide receivers’ salaries are expected to keep pace with rising NFL salary cap: Analysis

Associated Press  

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL. “Jefferson’s deal is on par with the expectation level,” said Organ, who negotiated a three-year, $19.5 million deal for Patriots wideout Kendrick Bourne early in free agency. So if you feel like you deserve something, go get it.” Hill’s teammate, Jaylen Waddle, recently signed a three-year contract extension worth $84.75 million, …

Could a $100 million annual NBA player salary be coming? Plus, the new CBA goes into effect
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Could a $100 million annual NBA player salary be coming? Plus, the new CBA goes into effect

New York Times  

As the NBA closes in on a new media rights deal, much of the attention has been on what it means for the league and its teams. That’s assuming a salary cap of $141 million next season, as the league currently projects, and then 10 percent cap-raises after that. For example, a player in the first year of his supermax …

NFL free agency explained from salary cap and tampering to franchise and transition tags
1 year ago

NFL free agency explained from salary cap and tampering to franchise and transition tags

Associated Press  

The NFL’s free agency frenzy kicks off Monday with a 52-hour legal tampering period ahead of the official start of the new league year on Wednesday. Several star players, including Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins and Giants running back Saquon Barkley, will be free to sign a contract with a new team. Star running back Saquon Barkley moved another step closer …

What will Howie Roseman, Eagles do with a $30 million salary-cap increase?
1 year ago

What will Howie Roseman, Eagles do with a $30 million salary-cap increase?

New York Times  

INDIANAPOLIS — Howie Roseman, like every general manager, celebrated what might as well have been called the “Salary Cap Sweepstakes.” On the Friday before the Philadelphia Eagles left for the NFL Scouting Combine, the league announced it was fully repaying teams the money it borrowed during the coronavirus pandemic. Roseman said Tuesday that the Eagles “never want to see them …

Bills GM Beane relieved by record jump in NFL salary cap while still left with plenty to slash
1 year ago

Bills GM Beane relieved by record jump in NFL salary cap while still left with plenty to slash

Associated Press  

Challenging as the job might be for Brandon Beane to get Buffalo’s bulging payroll under the NFL’s salary cap within two weeks, the Bills general manager happily appreciates how much more difficult it could have been. More moves are coming, with one of the biggest cost savings expected to involve reworking quarterback Josh Allen’s contract, which represents a $47 million …

NFL makes record increase to salary cap, setting it at $255.4 million for 2024
1 year, 1 month ago

NFL makes record increase to salary cap, setting it at $255.4 million for 2024

New York Times  

The NFL’s salary cap for the 2024 season will be a record $255.4 million per team, the league said Friday, taking a massive $30.6 million leap from the 2023 number. The new $255.4 million cap for 2024 is 13.6 percent larger than the 2023 cap of $224.8 million. The cap-tracking website Over The Cap initially projected a salary cap of …

Examining the 49ers’ salary-cap outlook and how it applies to Brandon Aiyuk’s future
1 year, 1 month ago

Examining the 49ers’ salary-cap outlook and how it applies to Brandon Aiyuk’s future

New York Times  

The last time the San Francisco 49ers lost a Super Bowl, they traded star defensive tackle DeForest Buckner the following month. $7.5m needed to fill final 12 spots, before restructures:https://t.co/C3FzDhkAIW pic.twitter.com/CwYyEgr5Dq — David Lombardi February 21, 2024 The 49ers’ 11 selections in the 2024 NFL Draft are projected to cost them just $3.3 million during the offseason, when only a …

Rams release veteran center Brian Allen as roster overhaul begins
1 year, 1 month ago

Rams release veteran center Brian Allen as roster overhaul begins

LA Times  

The Rams began their roster overhaul on Wednesday by releasing veteran center Brian Allen. Allen, 28, signed an extension after the 2021 season and was due to carry a salary-cap number of about $8 million for the 2024 season, according to overthecap.com. Allen’s release, which saves the Rams about $4.9 million against the cap, is the first move for a …

NFL Draft: What would it cost for Giants to trade up into top 3 for a QB?
1 year, 1 month ago

NFL Draft: What would it cost for Giants to trade up into top 3 for a QB?

New York Times  

The Giants own the sixth pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. GO DEEPER NFL salary cap cut candidates for all 32 teams: Nick Chubb, Joe Mixon among possibilities Date: March 17, 2018 Terms: • Jets get 2018 first-round pick • Colts get 2018 first-round pick, two 2018 second-round picks, 2019 second-round pick Result: The Jets used the No. 2017: Bears-49ers …

Chargers 2024 Offseason Handbook: Cap space, roster needs, free agency and more
1 year, 1 month ago

Chargers 2024 Offseason Handbook: Cap space, roster needs, free agency and more

New York Times  

Welcome to the 2024 Offseason Handbook. The top 51 salaries count against the cap during the offseason, so we also need to add salaries for the two players the Chargers will have to add to the roster to reach that minimum. GO DEEPER Joey Bosa, Khalil Mack, Keenan Allen: How Chargers should navigate their 2024 cap Draft picks The Chargers …

The 49ers’ salary-cap health and what’s next in their roster construction
1 year, 11 months ago

The 49ers’ salary-cap health and what’s next in their roster construction

New York Times  

Much happened on the 49ers’ front over the primary wave of free agency. The 49ers’ 11-player draft class is slotted to cost $9.3 million against the 2023 cap, but that’s the overall price tag — and it’s not as relevant when it comes to offseason building. The displacement effect of the top-51 rule means the 49ers’ 11-player draft is projected …

Buffalo Bills roster reset: 7 takeaways through first wave of NFL free agency
2 years ago

Buffalo Bills roster reset: 7 takeaways through first wave of NFL free agency

New York Times  

Compared to what NFL free agency was like for the Buffalo Bills a year ago, the first few days of the 2023 offseason were relatively quiet. At one point, Poyer said, “This is where I’m going to finish my career, and I’m excited about that.” GO DEEPER Jordan Poyer's return keeps Bills' safety duo, defensive identity intact Though Beane deserves …

How the 49ers creatively fit Javon Hargrave and Sam Darnold under the salary cap
2 years ago

How the 49ers creatively fit Javon Hargrave and Sam Darnold under the salary cap

New York Times  

The question posed to 49ers general manager John Lynch at the NFL Scouting Combine was a relatively simple one. Javon Hargrave contract breakdown Year Base PRTD SB OPT BON OTH BON CAP 2023 $1.17m* $4.6m* $850k* 6.6m 2024 $8.9m* $4.6m* $1.2m* $850k 15.5m 2025 19.9m $4.6m* $1.2m* $850k 26.6m 2026 $21.7m $4.6m* $1.2m* $850k 28.3m 2027 Void $4.6m* $1.2m* $7m …

Potential NFL salary cap cuts per team for 2023 season: Joe Mixon, Matt Ryan and more
2 years ago

Potential NFL salary cap cuts per team for 2023 season: Joe Mixon, Matt Ryan and more

New York Times  

As NFL teams prepare for free agency to begin March 15, they’ll spend the coming weeks trimming bad contracts and creating more financial flexibility. — Joe Buscaglia Potential cap cut: LB Shaq Thompson 2023 cap hit: $24.5 million Cap savings if cut before June 1: $13.2 million Dead money if cut before June 1: $11.3 million Thompson is the last …

Seahawks salary cap: Potential roster cuts (Shelby Harris?), other ways to add space
2 years, 1 month ago

Seahawks salary cap: Potential roster cuts (Shelby Harris?), other ways to add space

New York Times  

Seahawks coach Pete Carroll, general manager John Schneider and salary-cap manager Matt Thomas have the necessary resources to upgrade the roster this offseason. But keep in mind that if signed to a multiyear deal, the quarterback’s first-year cap hit could be set at a team-friendly number, one that would increase significantly in the remaining years of the contract. After Haynes …

Steelers salary cap: Possible cuts (Mitch Trubisky?) and other ways to save space
2 years, 1 month ago

Steelers salary cap: Possible cuts (Mitch Trubisky?) and other ways to save space

New York Times  

PITTSBURGH — Last spring, the Steelers got a taste of how the other half lives in the NFL — the teams that mostly spend what they want in free agency because the salary cap isn’t that much of an issue. Despite the salary cap coming in at $224.8 million and the Steelers rolling over another $4.43 million from last year, …

Raiders offseason roster guide: The new front office should have plenty of flexibility
3 years, 1 month ago

Raiders offseason roster guide: The new front office should have plenty of flexibility

New York Times  

Rightfully so, most of the focus on the Raiders is who their next head coach and general manager will be. In short, the Raiders don’t have many long-term commitments: • OT Kolton Miller: Signed through 2025 with average salary of $18 million • TE Darren Waller: Signed through 2023 with average salary of $7.45 million • K Daniel Carlson: Signed …

Lamar Jackson, Davante Adams, Russell Wilson at center of NFL teams’ biggest upcoming financial decisions
3 years, 3 months ago

Lamar Jackson, Davante Adams, Russell Wilson at center of NFL teams’ biggest upcoming financial decisions

New York Times  

With the NFL expected to soon announce a $208.2 million salary cap for 2022, teams now have a better understanding of their financial resources as they plan for the offseason. New England Patriots 2022 cap space: $27.1 million Ranking: No. New York Jets 2022 cap space: $49.1 million Ranking: No. 13 Financial spotlight: They’re in the middle of the pack …

What you need to know about NFL free agency and the reduced salary cap
4 years ago

What you need to know about NFL free agency and the reduced salary cap

LA Times  

The NFL’s 2021 business year begins Wednesday, and the marketplace will be filled with high-profile free agents as teams have to shed costs in the wake of a bizarre season of fake crowd noise and cardboard fans. Although that’s still gobs of money to cover player salaries — more than was allotted three years ago — it’s a significant step …

Ranking NFL free agency spending power, 1-32: Jaguars and Jets have cash, Saints (surprise!) and Rams are broke
4 years ago

Ranking NFL free agency spending power, 1-32: Jaguars and Jets have cash, Saints (surprise!) and Rams are broke

New York Times  

To plant flowers, one must dig up dirt. New England Patriots — $57.5 million Whether or not they bring back Cam Newton, Bill Belichick would be the first to admit that he didn’t give the quarterback much help last season. Houston Texans — $33.5 million On Thursday, Houston restructured wide receiver Brandin Cooks’ contract to create $6.5 million in salary-cap …

NFL sets salary cap at $182.5 million, down 8% from 2020
4 years ago

NFL sets salary cap at $182.5 million, down 8% from 2020

Associated Press  

Like Lamar Jackson under pressure from the pass rush, let the scrambling begin. “My stepson asked me this morning, ‘Hey, is that extra $2.5 million going to help you?’” Rams general manager Les Snead said. At least now we know it’s 26.2.” It might seem like 182.5 million miles for the Rams: They currently are $41 million beyond the cap. …

With lower salary cap, Rams GM Les Snead aims to restructure contracts, not cut players
4 years ago

With lower salary cap, Rams GM Les Snead aims to restructure contracts, not cut players

LA Times  

The NFL finally set the 2021 salary cap Wednesday, so what mostly had been preliminary internal discussions about cutting players or restructuring contracts now will begin in earnest. Rams general manager Les Snead said the team favors restructuring contracts over cutting players. “The vision right now is to get to the finish line without having to release players.” Rams might …

Build your own 2021 49ers: Can you assemble a sustainable 53-man roster?
4 years ago

Build your own 2021 49ers: Can you assemble a sustainable 53-man roster?

New York Times  

Remember when you told everyone in the office that you could do a better job running the 49ers than Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch? As outlined here, they can reduce Ford’s $20.1 million cap hit by about $6 million, so his 2021 bill is estimated to be $14 million and is also listed in the dead money section. After signing …

A 10-step plan for the 49ers to reach Super Bowl contention in 2021
4 years ago

A 10-step plan for the 49ers to reach Super Bowl contention in 2021

New York Times  

The 49ers fielded a powerful roster in 2019 and came within minutes of winning the Super Bowl. In fact, our calculations have indicated that the difference between a $180 million and $185 million salary cap might be the determining factor in the 49ers’ ability to re-sign valuable players like fullback Kyle Juszczyk. By extending Tomlinson’s contract through 2024 at a …

Leroux: How a theoretical salary cap drop changes the 2020 offseason
4 years, 11 months ago

Leroux: How a theoretical salary cap drop changes the 2020 offseason

New York Times  

One of the most-asked questions about the 2020 offseason is what happens if the salary cap drops below the most recent projection of $115 million. It proves difficult to make a definitive estimate of where the cap number will end up, especially since it is something the owners and players can negotiate independent of what ends up happening with the …

Why the NHL’s salary cap is actually unlikely to rise much next season
5 years ago

Why the NHL’s salary cap is actually unlikely to rise much next season

New York Times  

There was a bit of fanfare earlier this week when the NHL’s cap projection numbers filtered out from the GMs meetings in South Florida. NHL revenues vs cap Season Revenue HRR per team Salary cap 2011-12 3.37 112.3 64.3 2012-13* 2.63 87.7 70.2 2013-14 3.70 123.3 64.3 2014-15 3.98 132.7 69.0 2015-16 4.10 136.7 71.4 2016-17 4.43 147.7 73.0 2017-18 …

From Ben Simmons’ extension to the luxury tax, how the NBA’s new 2020-21 salary cap projections affect the Sixers
5 years, 1 month ago

From Ben Simmons’ extension to the luxury tax, how the NBA’s new 2020-21 salary cap projections affect the Sixers

New York Times  

The NBA has informed teams of updated salary cap projections for the 2020-21 season, ESPN reported on Thursday. Since Simmons’ extension won’t kick in until this summer, he and the Sixers didn’t agree on a set dollar amount, but instead agreed on a structure: Simmons would get a starting salary at 25 percent of the salary cap*, with annual raises …

Leroux: Scoping out the salary cap implications, and what they could mean for free agency this summer
6 years, 11 months ago

Leroux: Scoping out the salary cap implications, and what they could mean for free agency this summer

New York Times  

There is no perfect way to estimate league-wide spending capacity for a given offseason because the NBA’s 30 franchises function both separately and collectively when it comes to cap space. So if he or anyone signs for that figure on a new team using cap space, it takes 12.6 percent of the full league spending power in one fell swoop. …

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