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What NFL team has the most cap space in 2026? The conclusion of the 2025 NFL regular season brings into focus the offseason for a majority of teams around the league. While the start of NFL free agency is a few months away, we can get an early look at how much cap space each club is projected to have
Let’s dive into our list of NFL cap space by team, working from the most to the least, per OvertheCap.com.
The Tennessee Titans will be among the leaders in cap space when NFL free agency opens. Tennessee does have a plethora of needs to address on both sides of the ball, but it also doesn’t have any real top-end impending free agents that it must re-sign.
The Los Angeles Chargers are projected to be among the NFL’s leaders in cap space this offseason, but they do have two edge rushers (Odafe Oweh and Khalil Mack) to re-sign with top defenders Derwin James Jr. and Tuli Tuipulotu also potential candidates for contract extensions this summer. Los Angeles could also explore signing wide receiver Quentin Johnston to a new deal, with Keenan Allen hitting free agency.
Not only will the Las Vegas Raiders have the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, but they’ll also have ample cap space to spend this offseason. There are obvious issues along the offensive line and in the receiving corps, but it’s worth noting that this year’s NFL free agency class isn’t particularly strong.
The Los Angeles Rams will have a lot of cap space to work with this offseason, but there are also some key players eligible to hit the open market. Kamren Curl, Ahkello Witherspoon, Quentin Lake, Cobie Durant and Tutu Atwell are all on expiring contracts. Los Angeles must also find a way to improve its cornerback room and the possibility exists for Matthew Stafford retiring, which would create a massive vacancy at quarterback.
Coming off a letdown of a season, general manager Adam Peters will have some flexibility to work with this offseason to fortify the Washington Commanders roster. The club could prioritize a veteran edge rusher or cornerback, especially if Marshon Lattimore becomes a cap casualty.
Breece Hall won’t be back with the New York Nets in 2026, so add running back to the never-ending list of needs this front office must address. We’d expect that New York pays extra attention to the defensive side of the ball, finding some starting-caliber players for head coach Aaron Glenn.
The Seattle Seahawks will have ample cap room to make a few moves this offseason, but some of that money could go toward re-signing either Riq Woolen or Coby Bryant. Kenneth Walker III is also a free...
