We are two weeks by means of NFL free company, and it has been a wild experience to date. Some groups just like the New York Giants and Denver Broncos opened up their pocketbooks for some big-time signings and extensions, whereas different groups just like the Los Angeles Rams have been extra eager about promoting off property.
Now that we’re getting into the second/third wave of free company, it is a good time to reset and study who nonetheless has massive quantities of cash obtainable, and who has spent probably the most in free company.
Here is every staff’s cap state of affairs as of Thursday, March 23.
All wage cap and spending information comes from Over The Cap.
1. Bears
$38,454,518
2. Panthers
$29,001,680
3. Lions
$26,148,354
4. Cardinals
$25,056,888
5. Packers
$23,492,269
6. Texans
$22,110,417
7. Falcons
$21,754,760
8. Colts
$20,343,924
9. Bengals
$17,036,885
10. Saints
$16,405,476
11. Chargers
$16,106,709
12. Steelers
$13,952,485
13. Eagles
$13,925,510
14. Cowboys
$13,688,291
15. Patriots
$12,313,399
16. Seahawks
$12,078,554
17. Rams
$11,569,513
18. Jets
$10,386,570
19. Jaguars
$10,302,027
20. Bills
$9,801,293
21. Browns
$9,675,516
22. Raiders
$8,723,455
23. Titans
$8,288,769
24. Broncos
$7,452,851
25. Chiefs
$7,418,862
26. Ravens
$7,012,768
27. 49ers
$6,401,691
28. Dolphins
$4,050,559
29. Giants
$3,732,171
30. Commanders
$2,955,885
31. Buccaneers
$1,721,291
32. Vikings
$1,107,477
The Bears began off free company with probably the most obtainable cap house, and two weeks in, they nonetheless stay on high. That’s not for an absence of strikes both, as they signed linebackers Tremaine Edmunds and T.J. Edwards, offensive guard Nate Davis, operating again D’Onta Foreman and tight finish Robert Tonyan. Splashy signings to associate with underrated ones. GM Ryan Poles has achieved a terrific job setting the Bears up for achievement shifting ahead.
The Panthers being at No. 2 is pretty fascinating. They’ve made some massive signings corresponding to broad receiver Adam Thielen, operating again Miles Sanders and defensive sort out Shy Tuttle, however extra might be on the way in which. Maybe D.J. Chark?
As for the groups battling their cap state of affairs, the Vikings needed to work arduous to chop salaries earlier than the brand new league 12 months, and at present have simply over $1.1M obtainable. The Buccaneers have been in the same spot as effectively. They have $1.7M obtainable.
Now, let’s try the groups which have spent the MOST cash in free company.
1. Giants
$239,115,000
2. Broncos
$237,967,500
3. Saints
$219,310,000
4. Falcons
$200,985,000
5. Bears
$162,817,500
6. Commanders
$156,887,500
7. Seahawks
$155,880,000
8. Raiders
$154,277,500
9. Panthers
$145,217,500
10. 49ers
$125,710,000
11. Browns
$125,180,000
12. Lions
$105,962,500
13. Chiefs
$103,827,500
14. Bengals
$103,529,500
15. Patriots
$97,300,000
16. Vikings
$93,905,000
17. Steelers
$81,750,000
18. Texans
$80,625,000
19. Jets
$73,610,000
20. Colts
$73,122,500
21. Titans
$67,077,500
22. Eagles
$59,935,000
23. Buccaneers
$59,632,500
24. Bills
$58,855,000
25. Dolphins
$52,572,500
26. Chargers
$44,050,000
27. Cardinals
$40,486,250
28. Cowboys
$32,782,500
29. Jaguars
$25,855,000
30. Ravens
$13,407,500
31. Packers
$8,505,000
32. Rams
$4,750,000
Giants head coach Brian Daboll and GM Joe Schoen are constructing off their spectacular 2022 marketing campaign in free company. The most important cause they’re No. 1 on most {dollars} spent is due to Daniel Jones’ four-year, $160 million extension. In phrases of gamers signed, his contract is the most important of the offseason as of now, with Derek Carr of the Saints coming in behind him.
Sean Payton and the Broncos have been busy as effectively. Denver inked former 49ers proper sort out Mike McGlinchey to a five-year, $87.5 million deal, former Ravens guard Ben Powers to a four-year, $51.5 million deal and former Cardinals defensive finish Zach Allen to a three-year, $47.75 million deal. Those are some massive contracts, however the Broncos wanted to make some upgrades — particularly when it got here to the offensive line.
As for the groups that have not spent a lot cash, the Packers and Rams have but to achieve double digits with regards to hundreds of thousands spent. Los Angeles hasn’t inked an outdoor free agent but, whereas Green Bay is prepping for the start of the Jordan Love period.
