The NFL has officially set the 2026 salary cap at $301.2 million per club, a $22 million increase from the previous season. The Cleveland Browns are reported to be cap compliant with a total figure of approximately $320 million, thanks to cap space rollover and the new salary cap figure.
League officials noted that total player spending per club will reach $378.8 million. Over the last five years, the NFL salary cap has grown by over $100 million, representing a massive 50% increase in league value.