NFL Projects Salary Cap Increase to $277.5M-$281.5M for 2025

The projected cap represents a significant rise, offering teams more flexibility for free agency and contract negotiations.

The NFL announced a projected salary cap range of $277.5 million to $281.5 million for the 2025 season, up from $255.4 million in 2024.
This marks a $22.1 million to $26.1 million increase, reflecting over $53 million in growth over the past two years.
The cap increase is tied to rising league revenues from media rights deals, expanded playoffs, and other revenue streams.
Teams like the Patriots, Raiders, and Commanders are positioned with significant cap space, while others, such as the Saints and Browns, face financial challenges to become cap-compliant by March 12.
The finalized cap figure is expected next week following negotiations between the NFL and the Players Association over deferred payments from 2024.