The NFL salary cap is continuing on its astronomical trajectory in 2026.
On Friday, the league informed clubs it is projecting a salary cap in the range of $301.2 million to $305.7 million for the upcoming 2026 season, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported, per a source.
Such a number would represent an increase of more than $20 million from the 2025 mark of $279.2 million and reach nearly $100 million in additional space since the $208.2 million cap set for the 2022 season.
The projection follows the same pattern exhibited in recent increases. The cap jumped by $23.8 million from 2024 to 2025, creating excesses of space that exceeded $70 million for some teams and even cleared $100 million for the 2025 AFC champion New England Patriots.
As recent history has proven, it seems the booming business of the NFL will only continue to produce greater salary cap limits in future years. The projected number for 2026 is nearly double 2018's cap of $177 million, demonstrating incredible growth in both popularity and prosperity for the league.
