An NFL analyst names Pro Bowl defender Zaire Franklin of the Indianapolis Colts as a cap cut candidate before free agency.

Every offseason, the NFL reminds us that roster building is as much about accounting as it is about talent evaluation. The salary cap forces even the most competitive franchises to make difficult, sometimes unpopular decisions.

If New England attempts to reload with another strong free agent class in 2026, these players could become salary cap casualties. The post 8 possible cut or trade candidates for Patriots ahead of NFL free agency appeared first on Boston.

The big NFL news on Tuesday was that the Arizona Cardinals will part ways with quarterback Kyler Murray, releasing him when the new league starts on March 11. They were unable to pull off a trade, and they want to avoid the $17 million roster bonus he is due on March 15, which triggers $19.5 million in salary guarantees in 2027.

The 2026 NFL league year begins at 4 p.m. ET March 11. That's just over two weeks away! First thing's first is free agency. Teams are going to start spending and, to do so, may need to make decisions

Where does the Arizona Cardinals' salary cap stand after Kyler Murray is released?

No matter how the playoffs go for the Seatte Seahawks, general manager John Schneider and his team are looking at a very busy offseason ahead. In addition to their usual preparations for the 2026 NFL draft, Seattle has a ton of important players who are ...

Texans RB Joe Mixon (left) missed the entire 2025 season and could be a prime cut candidate for Houston. Meanwhile, Kirk Cousins (right) could be a salary-cap casualty, but the Atlanta Falcons might be better off keeping the veteran QB. (Brandon Sloter and ...

Aaron Jones and Javon Hargrave will be released at the start of the new league year if the Vikings can't find a trade for either one, reports the NFL's top insider.