The offseason means fans get to take a hard look at what a team’s salary cap situation looks like at the outset and how much room they have to work with for free agency and the NFL draft. Obviously, the more room the better but we also need to keep in mind that restructures can and will happen to create more space. Teams must be under the salary cap — currently projected to be around $242 million — by the start of the new league year in March. This is just a starting point for the Jets and all teams.
This will be a list of each team and how much cap space they are currently looking at as we enter the offseason. Again, just a starting point but a good starting point. This will give you a sense of where the Jets stand compared to other teams nearing the end of January. All numbers of courtesy of Over the Cap.
1
Washington Commanders: $73,649,626
New York Jets running back Breece Hall (20) tries to run through the Washington Commanders defense, Sunday December 24, 2023.
2
Tennessee Titans: $68,120,341
Tennessee Titans cornerback Elijah Molden (24) is mobbed after making a tackle to force a fourth down against the Jacksonville Jaguars during their game at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024.
3
New England Patriots: $66,032,006
Sep 24, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson (38) carries the ball as New York Jets linebacker Quincy Williams (56) and safety Adrian Amos (0) pursues during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
4
Cincinnati Bengals: $59,436,373
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) drops back in the pocket in the first quarter of the NFL Week 11 game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023.
5
Indianapolis Colts: $58,923,573
Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) runs the ball on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, during a game against the Houston Texans at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
6
Detroit Lions: $58,618,386
Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) celebrates a play against Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of the NFC divisional round at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024.
7
Houston Texans: $57,394,290
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8
Chicago Bears: $46,876,157
Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) runs for q first down during the first quarter of their game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, January 7, 2024 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
9
Arizona Cardinals: $42,183,130
Nov 26, 2023; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws a pass to running back Michael Carter (22) against the Los Angeles Rams in the second half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-Arizona Republic
10
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: $37,201,102
Jan 15, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half of a 2024 NFC wild card game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports
11
Las Vegas Raiders: $36,048,311
Jan 7, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders players celebrate after Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre’von Moehrig (25) intercepted a Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham (4) pass during the fourth quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
12
Carolina Panthers: $28,599,402
Jan 7, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end Nick Thurman (91) reacts to his sack against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
13
Los Angeles Rams: $27,699,574
Los Angeles Rams receiver Cooper Kupp scores a touchdown past Nick McCloud of the New York Giants in the first half in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Dec. 31, 2023.
14
Atlanta Falcons: $25,849,508
Dec 31, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) rushes the ball against Chicago Bears defensive end DeMarcus Walker (95) during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports
15
Minnesota Vikings: $24,658,132
Minnesota Vikings center Garrett Bradbury (56) protects his quarterback during a play against the Detroit Lions defense at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024.
16
Kansas City Chiefs: $24,070,296
Jan 28, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (M) celebrates with the Lamar Hunt trophy next to Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones (95) and Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) while speaking with CBS broadcaster Jim Nantz (L) after the Chiefs’ game against the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship football game at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
17
New York Giants: $21,847,691
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) heads to the goal line in the second quarter past Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nolan Smith (3), Sunday, January 7, 2024.
18
Philadelphia Eagles: $20,284,984
Jan 15, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert (88) celebrates his touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with tight end Jack Stoll (89) during the first half of a 2024 NFC wild card game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports
19
Baltimore Ravens: $13,658,828
Jan 20, 2024; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) runs the ball to score a touchdown against Houston Texans defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins (98) during the fourth quarter of a 2024 AFC divisional round game at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
20
Jacksonville Jaguars: $11,574,167
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Calvin Ridley (0) celebrates his touchdown against the Tennessee Titans during the second quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024.
21
New York Jets: $4,972,122
Dec 10, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Houston Texans running back Devin Singletary (26) carries the ball as New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner (1) and linebacker C.J. Mosley (57) tackle during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
22
Green Bay Packers: -$2,857,641
January 20, 2024; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Green Bay Packers linebacker De’Vondre Campbell (59) and linebacker Quay Walker (7) and cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) tackle San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) in the during the second quarter in a 2024 NFC divisional round game at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
23
San Francisco 49ers: -$3,720,835
Jan 28, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; (Left to right) San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner (54), quarterback Brock Purdy (13), offensive tackle Trent Williams (71), wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19), running back Christian McCaffrey (23), tight end George Kittle (85) celebrate after winning the NFC Championship football game against the Detroit Lions at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
24
Seattle Seahawks: -$4,435,353
Dec 31, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) passes the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports
25
Pittsburgh Steelers: -$16,020,377
December 23, 2023; Pittsburgh, OH; Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) carries the ball as Cincinnati Bengals cornerback DJ Turner II (20) defends in the third quarter during the game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Mandatory Credit: Kareem Elgazzar-USA TODAY NETWORK
26
Cleveland Browns: -$19,622,046
Jan 13, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Cleveland Browns linebacker Mohamoud Diabate (43) and cornerback Denzel Ward (21) and teammates run onto the field before playing against the Houston Texans in a 2024 AFC wild card game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports
27
Dallas Cowboys: -$19,740,700
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) celebrates his sack against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Set. 24, 2023.
28
Denver Broncos: -$23,930,508
Dec 24, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Johnson (89) celebrates his touchdown with tight end Lucas Krull (85) in the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
29
Los Angeles Chargers: -$45,806,935
Feb 1, 2024; Inglewood, CA, USA; Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh speaks at an introductory press conference at YouTube Theater at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
30
Buffalo Bills: -$51,277,109
Dec 23, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir (10) carries the ball against the Los Angeles Chargers in the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
31
Miami Dolphins: -$51,898,226
Jan 13, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) before playing against the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2024 AFC wild card game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
32
New Orleans Saints: -$83,683,454
New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (4) hands off to running back Kendre Miller (25) , Sunday., Oct 29, 2023, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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