NFL payrolls by team, 2026
The NFL salary cap is about 301.2 M$ for 2026. It is a hard cap: no team can exceed it, but each can carry over the room it left unused the previous season, so its adjusted cap differs slightly. A player's cap number spreads his signing bonus over the length of the deal, so it can be far from his average per year. Here is each team's payroll, its guaranteed money, and every contract in detail.
The amount that counts against the salary cap, season by season, and its guarantee: G, guaranteed; P, partially guaranteed; N, not guaranteed (in grey). Average per year covers the whole contract.
| Player | Pos | APY | Through | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 55.00 M$ | 20316 seasons | 44.23 M$G | 56.15 M$G | 62.36 M$N | 89.19 M$N | 82.84 M$N |
| Dion Dawkins | LT | 20.02 M$ | 20283 seasons | 24.84 M$P | 25.03 M$N | 8.52 M$N | ||
| Ed Oliver | IDL | 17.00 M$ | 20283 seasons | 13.66 M$N | 28.36 M$N | 10.84 M$N | ||
| Gregory Rousseau | EDGE | 20.00 M$ | 20305 seasons | 11.79 M$G | 23.30 M$P | 24.30 M$N | 25.30 M$N | 2.80 M$N |
| Josh Palmer | WR | 10.00 M$ | 20283 seasons | 11.75 M$P | 10.60 M$N | 3.20 M$N | ||
| Spencer Brown | RT | 18.00 M$ | 20294 seasons | 8.97 M$G | 22.59 M$N | 24.74 M$N | 8.41 M$N | |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 6.67 M$ | 20283 seasons | 8.55 M$G | 9.60 M$P | 9.25 M$N | ||
| Christian Benford | CB | 17.25 M$ | 20305 seasons | 7.40 M$G | 19.40 M$G | 20.15 M$N | 20.40 M$N | 2.40 M$N |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 13.25 M$ | 20305 seasons | 6.79 M$G | 13.92 M$P | 15.02 M$N | 16.22 M$N | 1.82 M$N |
| D.J. Moore | WR | 27.50 M$ | 20305 seasons | 6.75 M$G | 28.94 M$P | 28.94 M$N | 28.94 M$N | 4.44 M$N |
| Bradley Chubb | EDGE | 14.50 M$ | 20294 seasons | 6.50 M$G | 11.00 M$G | 20.50 M$N | 3.00 M$N | |
| James Cook | RB | 11.50 M$ | 20305 seasons | 5.88 M$G | 13.00 M$N | 13.55 M$N | 14.28 M$N | 1.48 M$N |
| Terrel Bernard | LB | 10.50 M$ | 20305 seasons | 5.35 M$G | 11.15 M$P | 12.00 M$N | 13.13 M$N | 1.35 M$N |
| Connor McGovern | C | 13.10 M$ | 20305 seasons | 5.25 M$G | 7.17 M$G | 17.25 M$N | 17.73 M$N | 5.00 M$N |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 3.36 M$ | 20272 seasons | 4.27 M$G | 8.16 M$G | |||
| Dorian Williams | LB | 1.35 M$ | 20261 season | 3.90 M$N | ||||
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 3.81 M$ | 20283 seasons | 3.47 M$G | 4.16 M$G | 4.85 M$G | ||
| Michael Hoecht | EDGE | 7.00 M$ | 20283 seasons | 3.40 M$G | 8.38 M$N | 4.17 M$N | ||
| O'Cyrus Torrence | RG | 19.10 M$ | 20316 seasons | 3.36 M$G | 6.97 M$G | 21.67 M$N | 22.88 M$N | 22.92 M$N |
| Ty Johnson | RB | 2.50 M$ | 20261 season | 3.28 M$P | ||||
| Dee Alford | CB | 5.25 M$ | 20283 seasons | 3.23 M$G | 6.25 M$P | 6.25 M$N | ||
| Tyler Bass | K | 3.38 M$ | 20272 seasons | 3.05 M$P | 5.57 M$N | |||
| Keon Coleman | WR | 2.52 M$ | 20272 seasons | 2.75 M$G | 3.21 M$P | |||
| Alec Anderson | RT | 2.50 M$ | 20261 season | 2.50 M$P | ||||
| T.J. Sanders | IDL | 2.66 M$ | 20283 seasons | 2.42 M$G | 2.90 M$G | 3.39 M$P | ||
| Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, Jr. | S | 3.50 M$ | 20272 seasons | 2.40 M$G | 1.00 M$N | |||
| T.J. Parker | EDGE | 3.29 M$ | 20294 seasons | 2.39 M$G | 2.99 M$G | 3.58 M$G | 4.18 M$G | |
| Sam Franklin | S | 2.33 M$ | 20283 seasons | 1.92 M$G | 2.67 M$N | 2.42 M$N | ||
| Kyle Allen | QB | 2.05 M$ | 20272 seasons | 1.90 M$P | 2.20 M$N | |||
| Cole Bishop | S | 1.64 M$ | 20272 seasons | 1.79 M$N | 2.08 M$N | |||
| Reid Ferguson | LS | 1.63 M$ | 20283 seasons | 1.60 M$N | 1.65 M$N | 1.69 M$N | ||
| DeWayne Carter | IDL | 1.40 M$ | 20272 seasons | 1.53 M$N | 1.79 M$N | |||
| Landon Jackson | EDGE | 1.65 M$ | 20283 seasons | 1.50 M$N | 1.81 M$N | 2.11 M$N | ||
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1.99 M$ | 20294 seasons | 1.45 M$G | 1.81 M$G | 2.17 M$P | 2.53 M$N | |
| Deone Walker | IDL | 1.31 M$ | 20283 seasons | 1.27 M$N | 1.38 M$N | 1.50 M$N | ||
| Lloyd Cushenberry | C | 1.40 M$ | 20261 season | 1.26 M$P | ||||
| Mike Danna | EDGE | 1.40 M$ | 20261 season | 1.26 M$P | ||||
| Austin Corbett | C | 1.49 M$ | 20261 season | 1.26 M$P | ||||
| Greg Gaines | IDL | 1.49 M$ | 20261 season | 1.26 M$N | ||||
| Ray Davis | RB | 1.18 M$ | 20272 seasons | 1.25 M$N | 1.37 M$N | |||
| Jude Bowry | RT | 1.43 M$ | 20294 seasons | 1.20 M$N | 1.43 M$N | 1.48 M$N | 1.60 M$N | |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 1.37 M$ | 20294 seasons | 1.16 M$N | 1.32 M$N | 1.44 M$N | 1.55 M$N | |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | LB | 1.37 M$ | 20294 seasons | 1.16 M$N | 1.32 M$N | 1.44 M$N | 1.55 M$N | |
| Javon Solomon | EDGE | 1.07 M$ | 20272 seasons | 1.14 M$N | 1.25 M$N | |||
| Damar Hamlin | S | 1.27 M$ | 20261 season | 1.13 M$N | ||||
| Tylan Grable | LT | 1.05 M$ | 20272 seasons | 1.12 M$N | 1.23 M$N | |||
| Jackson Hawes | TE | 1.13 M$ | 20283 seasons | 1.09 M$N | 1.20 M$N | 1.32 M$N | ||
| Joe Andreessen | LB | 0.94 M$ | 20261 season | 1.08 M$N | ||||
| Keleki Latu | TE | 0.99 M$ | 20272 seasons | 1.01 M$N | 1.12 M$N | |||
| Jalon Kilgore | S | 1.21 M$ | 20294 seasons | 1.00 M$N | 1.17 M$N | 1.28 M$N | 1.40 M$N | |
| Greg Dortch | WR | 1.22 M$ | 20261 season | 0.96 M$N | ||||
| Tommy Doman | P | 1.13 M$ | 20294 seasons | 0.92 M$N | 1.08 M$N | 1.20 M$N | 1.31 M$N | |
| Ar'Maj Reed-Adams | RG | 1.13 M$ | 20294 seasons | 0.92 M$N | 1.08 M$N | 1.20 M$N | 1.31 M$N | |
| Jordan HancockInjured reserve | S | 1.13 M$ | 20283 seasons | 0.67 M$N | 1.20 M$N | 1.32 M$N | ||
| Zane DurantInjured reserve | IDL | 1.19 M$ | 20294 seasons | 0.61 M$N | 1.14 M$N | 1.26 M$N | 1.37 M$N | |
| Tyrell ShaversPhysically unable to perform | WR | 1.02 M$ | 20261 season | 0.57 M$N | ||||
| Jalen MillsPractice squad | CB | — | 20261 season | 0.33 M$N | ||||
| Trent SherfieldPractice squad | WR | — | 20261 season | 0.33 M$N | ||||
| Anthony KendallPractice squad | CB | — | 20261 season | 0.33 M$N | ||||
| Geno StonePractice squad | SAF | — | 20261 season | 0.33 M$N | ||||
| Frank Gore Jr.Practice squad | RB | — | 20261 season | 0.32 M$N | ||||
| Austin JohnsonPractice squad | NT | — | 20261 season | 0.29 M$N | ||||
| Te'Cory CouchPractice squad | CB | — | 20261 season | 0.28 M$N | ||||
| Phidarian MathisPractice squad | DT | — | 20261 season | 0.28 M$N | ||||
| Shane BuechelePractice squad | QB | — | 20261 season | 0.25 M$N | ||||
| Stephen GosnellPractice squad | WR | — | 20261 season | 0.25 M$N | ||||
| Jedrick WillsPractice squad | OT | — | 20261 season | 0.25 M$N | ||||
| Keonta JenkinsPractice squad | LB | — | 20261 season | 0.25 M$N | ||||
| Kani WalkerPractice squad | CB | — | 20261 season | 0.25 M$N | ||||
| Ja'Mori MaclinPractice squad | WR | — | 20261 season | 0.25 M$N | ||||
| Chase LundtPractice squad | OT | — | 20261 season | 0.25 M$N | ||||
| Shaq ThompsonPractice squad | OLB | — | 20261 season | 0.25 M$N | ||||
| Brock LampePractice squad | FB | — | 20261 season | 0.23 M$N | ||||
| Dorian StrongNon-Football Injury/Illness | CB | 1.12 M$ | 20283 seasons | 0.22 M$N | 1.19 M$N | 1.31 M$N | ||
| Travis ClaytonPractice squad | OT | — | 20261 season | 0.00 M$N |
| # | Team | Payroll | vs cap (approx.) | Guaranteed | Contracts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  New England Patriots | 347.0 M$ | +45.8 M$ | 108.6 M$ | 82 |
| 2 |  Cleveland Browns | 324.2 M$ | +23.0 M$ | 40.1 M$ | 80 |
| 3 |  Dallas Cowboys | 315.0 M$ | +13.8 M$ | 70.2 M$ | 81 |
| 4 |  Arizona Cardinals | 314.8 M$ | +13.6 M$ | 74.2 M$ | 80 |
| 5 |  Tennessee Titans | 313.0 M$ | +11.8 M$ | 135.7 M$ | 78 |
| 6 |  New York Jets | 312.5 M$ | +11.3 M$ | 90.5 M$ | 79 |
| 7 |  New Orleans Saints | 312.2 M$ | +11.0 M$ | 31.6 M$ | 85 |
| 8 |  Los Angeles Rams | 311.2 M$ | +10.0 M$ | 155.3 M$ | 76 |
| 9 |  Carolina Panthers | 310.3 M$ | +9.1 M$ | 71.8 M$ | 79 |
| 10 |  Baltimore Ravens | 310.0 M$ | +8.8 M$ | 74.2 M$ | 75 |
| 11 |  Minnesota Vikings | 309.0 M$ | +7.8 M$ | 69.3 M$ | 76 |
| 12 |  Cincinnati Bengals | 308.2 M$ | +7.0 M$ | 69.7 M$ | 73 |
| 13 |  Pittsburgh Steelers | 306.8 M$ | +5.6 M$ | 79.2 M$ | 77 |
| 14 |  Las Vegas Raiders | 306.6 M$ | +5.4 M$ | 113.4 M$ | 79 |
| 15 |  Green Bay Packers | 305.7 M$ | +4.5 M$ | 61.4 M$ | 80 |
| 16 |  Philadelphia Eagles | 305.4 M$ | +4.2 M$ | 134.1 M$ | 78 |
| 17 |  Jacksonville Jaguars | 305.1 M$ | +3.9 M$ | 45.3 M$ | 77 |
| 18 |  Houston Texans | 304.9 M$ | +3.7 M$ | 45.9 M$ | 86 |
| 19 |  Washington Commanders | 303.1 M$ | +1.9 M$ | 91.4 M$ | 77 |
| 20 |  Chicago Bears | 302.0 M$ | +0.8 M$ | 78.5 M$ | 82 |
| 21 |  Miami Dolphins | 301.9 M$ | +0.7 M$ | 33.6 M$ | 78 |
| 22 |  Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 301.6 M$ | +0.4 M$ | 119.3 M$ | 74 |
| 23 |  Seattle Seahawks | 301.1 M$ | −0.1 M$ | 78.6 M$ | 77 |
| 24 |  San Francisco 49ers | 299.3 M$ | −1.9 M$ | 89.1 M$ | 88 |
| 25 |  Kansas City Chiefs | 298.5 M$ | −2.7 M$ | 109.5 M$ | 75 |
| 26 |  Denver Broncos | 296.5 M$ | −4.7 M$ | 120.6 M$ | 77 |
| 27 |  Buffalo Bills | 295.4 M$ | −5.8 M$ | 72.8 M$ | 75 |
| 28 |  New York Giants | 291.5 M$ | −9.7 M$ | 59.5 M$ | 78 |
| 29 |  Detroit Lions | 287.9 M$ | −13.3 M$ | 89.0 M$ | 79 |
| 30 |  Indianapolis Colts | 281.5 M$ | −19.7 M$ | 82.0 M$ | 74 |
| 31 |  Los Angeles Chargers | 277.6 M$ | −23.6 M$ | 109.7 M$ | 78 |
| 32 |  Atlanta Falcons | 272.9 M$ | −28.3 M$ | 49.2 M$ | 79 |
Updated daily (last updated October 4, 2026). Payroll: the sum of this season's cap charges, dead money included. Guaranteed: the guaranteed share of this season's salaries. Versus the cap: against the league cap, without each team's carryover, hence approximate.