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NFL Sets 2026 Salary Cap at $301.2 Million; Teams Face Cuts

3/4/2026

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The National Football League set the 2026 salary cap at $301.2 million, a $22 million increase from 2025.
Ten teams are over the cap, including the Dallas Cowboys, forcing restructures or cuts before the March 11 compliance deadline.
The Buffalo Bills are $7.9 million over the cap and have begun restructuring contracts.
Owners may renegotiate revenue splits in future talks, potentially increasing player costs and affecting the cap system.

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Story summary

The National Football League set the 2026 salary cap at $301.2 million, a $22 million increase from 2025.
Ten teams are over the cap, including the Dallas Cowboys, forcing restructures or cuts before the March 11 compliance deadline.
The Buffalo Bills are $7.9 million over the cap and have begun restructuring contracts.
Owners may renegotiate revenue splits in future talks, potentially increasing player costs and affecting the cap system.