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Patriots Thrive as NFL Salary Cap Soars; Saints Struggle

2/20/2025

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With the NFL offseason on the horizon, teams are grappling with intricate salary cap challenges. The 2025 cap is set to soar to $279.5 million, giving the New England Patriots a commanding $126.7 million in cap space, while the New Orleans Saints are in a tough spot with a $47.2 million deficit. Big names like Myles Garrett and Deebo Samuel could be on the move.

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Story summary

With the NFL offseason on the horizon, teams are grappling with intricate salary cap challenges. The 2025 cap is set to soar to $279.5 million, giving the New England Patriots a commanding $126.7 million in cap space, while the New Orleans Saints are in a tough spot with a $47.2 million deficit. Big names like Myles Garrett and Deebo Samuel could be on the move.