NFL cap hits a record ahead of 2026 free agency, reshaping offseason plans
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The NFL announced a record $301.2 million salary cap for the 2026 season, up from $279.2M in 2025, with the Titans ($94.9M), Raiders ($89.2M) and Jets ($88.8M) leading in cap space. Many teams have smaller or negative caps, signaling big offseason movement as the free agency period opens March 11, 2026 at 4 p.m. ET (legal tampering begins March 9 at noon ET).
- NFL Teams' Updated Salary Cap Space for 2026 Free Agency After Record $301.2M Number Bleacher Report
- NFL salary cap set to climb to record $301.2 million for 2026 The New York Times
- NFL salary cap officially set at $301.2M; Giants need to create space Big Blue View
- 2026 NFL salary cap officially set for Cowboys ahead of free agency Dallas Cowboys | Official Site of the Dallas Cowboys
- The salary cap has been set for 2026 Niners Nation
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