NFL Teams' 2026 Free Agency Cap Space Revealed

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As the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine wraps up, teams are now shifting their focus to the upcoming free agency period. The league announced a salary cap of $301.2 million for the 2026 season, but numerous squads will need to make roster moves to get under that threshold. Meanwhile, a handful of teams will have significant cap space to work with as they look to build Super Bowl contenders.

Why it matters

Free agency is a critical part of the NFL offseason, allowing teams to retool their rosters and address key needs. The amount of salary cap space a team has can greatly impact their ability to sign top free agents and improve their chances of competing for a championship.

The details

The Tennessee Titans lead the league with $94.8 million in projected 2026 cap space, followed by the Las Vegas Raiders with $89 million. The Seattle Seahawks, the reigning Super Bowl champions, have the third-most cap space at $59.5 million. On the other end, the Dallas Cowboys are a whopping $56.1 million over the cap and will need to make significant roster moves to get into compliance.

• The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine just concluded.
• NFL free agency is set to officially begin on March 11, 2026 at 4 p.m. ET.
• The league's tampering window will open 52 hours earlier, on March 9, 2026.

What’s next

As the NFL's new league year begins on March 11, 2026, teams will need to finalize their roster moves and get under the salary cap in order to be compliant and able to sign free agents.