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Browns Cap Compliant as NFL Salary Cap Jumps to $301M

The NFL officially set the 2026 salary cap at $301.2 million, a $22 million increase, while the Cleveland Browns have reportedly become salary cap compliant ahead of free agency.

With the league year opening soon, the NFL informed clubs today that the salary cap for the 2026 season will be $301.2 million, up $22 million from the previous year. Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry has a projected total cap space of around $320 million, allowing the team to be compliant before making further roster moves. This marks a significant milestone, as the league's salary cap has grown over $100 million in the last five years, reflecting the league's continued financial expansion.