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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterbacks · 7.6 M$ | ||||||||
| Malik Willis | QB | 22.50 M$ | 20294 seasons | 5.67 M$G | 25.96 M$G | 26.96 M$N | 8.91 M$N | |
| Brady Cook | QB | 0.92 M$ | 20261 season | 1.01 M$N | ||||
| Kyle McCord | QB | 0.89 M$ | 20261 season | 0.89 M$N | ||||
| Running backs · 6.9 M$ | ||||||||
| Devon AchaneInjured reserve | RB | 16.00 M$ | 20305 seasons | 3.15 M$N | 13.77 M$G | 17.20 M$N | 17.20 M$N | 18.69 M$N |
| Jaylen Wright | RB | 1.20 M$ | 20272 seasons | 1.27 M$N | 1.38 M$N | |||
| Ollie Gordon II | RB | 1.12 M$ | 20283 seasons | 1.07 M$N | 1.19 M$N | 1.30 M$N | ||
| D.J. Herman | FB | 1.03 M$ | 20283 seasons | 0.89 M$N | 1.05 M$N | 1.17 M$N | ||
| Jarquez HunterPractice squad | RB | — | 20261 season | 0.25 M$N | ||||
| Carlos Washington Jr.Practice squad | RB | — | 20261 season | 0.25 M$N | ||||
| Wide receivers · 7.9 M$ | ||||||||
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 1.79 M$ | 20294 seasons | 1.30 M$N | 1.63 M$N | 1.96 M$N | 2.28 M$N | |
| Jalen Tolbert | WR | 1.40 M$ | 20261 season | 1.26 M$P | ||||
| Chris Bell | WR | 1.69 M$ | 20294 seasons | 1.23 M$N | 1.54 M$N | 1.85 M$N | 2.15 M$N | |
| Malik Washington | WR | 1.05 M$ | 20272 seasons | 1.12 M$N | 1.24 M$N | |||
| Ryan Miller | WR | 1.08 M$ | 20261 season | 1.08 M$N | ||||
| Kevin Coleman Jr. | WR | 1.19 M$ | 20294 seasons | 0.98 M$N | 1.14 M$N | 1.26 M$N | 1.37 M$N | |
| Jalen ReagorPractice squad | WR | — | 20261 season | 0.41 M$N | ||||
| Will SheppardPractice squad | WR | — | 20261 season | 0.25 M$N | ||||
| A.J. HenningPractice squad | WR | — | 20261 season | 0.22 M$N | ||||
| Tight ends (receiving) · 5.5 M$ | ||||||||
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 3.25 M$ | 20272 seasons | 1.57 M$G | 1.68 M$N | |||
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 1.71 M$ | 20294 seasons | 1.25 M$N | 1.56 M$N | 1.87 M$N | 2.18 M$N | |
| Seydou Traore | TE | 1.19 M$ | 20294 seasons | 0.98 M$N | 1.14 M$N | 1.26 M$N | 1.37 M$N | |
| Justin Joly | TE | 1.22 M$ | 20294 seasons | 0.89 M$N | 1.05 M$N | 1.17 M$N | 1.28 M$N | |
| Cole TurnerInjured reserve | TE | 1.08 M$ | 20261 season | 0.57 M$N | ||||
| Tre WatsonPractice squad | TE | — | 20261 season | 0.25 M$N | ||||
| Offensive line · 27.4 M$ | ||||||||
| Austin Jackson | RT | 7.00 M$ | 20272 seasons | 6.67 M$G | 14.10 M$N | |||
| Aaron Brewer | C | 17.50 M$ | 20305 seasons | 5.64 M$G | 18.56 M$G | 20.03 M$N | 20.61 M$N | 2.25 M$N |
| Kadyn Proctor | LG | 6.53 M$ | 20294 seasons | 4.75 M$G | 5.94 M$G | 7.12 M$G | 8.31 M$G | |
| Jonah Savaiinaea | LT | 2.83 M$ | 20283 seasons | 2.57 M$G | 3.09 M$G | 3.60 M$G | ||
| Patrick Paul | LT | 1.73 M$ | 20272 seasons | 1.89 M$P | 2.20 M$N | |||
| Caedan Wallace | LT | 1.51 M$ | 20272 seasons | 1.34 M$N | 1.62 M$N | |||
| Jarrett Kingston | LG | 1.10 M$ | 20261 season | 1.08 M$N | ||||
| Andrew Meyer | C | 0.95 M$ | 20261 season | 1.01 M$N | ||||
| Chukwuebuka Godrick | RT | 0.92 M$ | 20261 season | 1.01 M$N | ||||
| D.J. Campbell | RG | 1.16 M$ | 20294 seasons | 0.95 M$N | 1.12 M$N | 1.23 M$N | 1.35 M$N | |
| Gottlieb AyedzePractice squad | OT | — | 20261 season | 0.25 M$N | ||||
| James EsterPractice squad | G | — | 20261 season | 0.21 M$N | ||||
| Interior defensive line · 19.2 M$ | ||||||||
| Zach Sieler | IDL | 21.33 M$ | 20305 seasons | 11.01 M$G | 20.89 M$N | 23.69 M$N | 23.03 M$N | 3.08 M$N |
| Kenneth GrantInjured reserve | IDL | 5.49 M$ | 20283 seasons | 4.99 M$N | 5.99 M$G | 6.99 M$G | ||
| Jordan Phillips | IDL | 1.16 M$ | 20283 seasons | 1.12 M$N | 1.23 M$N | 1.35 M$N | ||
| Zeek Biggers | IDL | 1.08 M$ | 20283 seasons | 1.03 M$N | 1.15 M$N | 1.26 M$N | ||
| Rene KongaInjured reserve | IDL | 1.04 M$ | 20283 seasons | 0.53 M$N | 0.94 M$N | 1.18 M$N | ||
| Mazi SmithPractice squad | DT | — | 20261 season | 0.33 M$N | ||||
| Keith CooperPractice squad | DT | — | 20261 season | 0.21 M$N | ||||
| Edge rushers · 10.4 M$ | ||||||||
| Chop Robinson | EDGE | 3.74 M$ | 20272 seasons | 4.08 M$G | 4.77 M$G | |||
| Joshua Uche | EDGE | 1.40 M$ | 20261 season | 1.26 M$P | ||||
| Robert Beal Jr. | EDGE | 1.20 M$ | 20261 season | 1.20 M$N | ||||
| Malik Herring | EDGE | 1.22 M$ | 20261 season | 1.08 M$N | ||||
| Andre Jones Jr. | EDGE | 1.13 M$ | 20272 seasons | 0.96 M$N | 1.19 M$N | |||
| Trey MooreInjured reserve | EDGE | 1.36 M$ | 20294 seasons | 0.78 M$N | 1.31 M$N | 1.43 M$N | 1.54 M$N | |
| Clelin FerrellPractice squad | DE | — | 20261 season | 0.52 M$N | ||||
| Max LlewellynPractice squad | DE | — | 20261 season | 0.28 M$N | ||||
| Rodney McGrawPractice squad | DE | — | 20261 season | 0.25 M$N | ||||
| Linebackers · 12.7 M$ | ||||||||
| Jordyn Brooks | LB | 16.02 M$ | 20305 seasons | 6.21 M$G | 17.92 M$G | 19.17 M$N | 18.92 M$N | 2.46 M$N |
| Jacob Rodriguez | LB | 2.90 M$ | 20294 seasons | 2.11 M$G | 2.64 M$G | 3.17 M$G | 3.69 M$G | |
| Willie Gay, Jr. | LB | 1.40 M$ | 20261 season | 1.26 M$P | ||||
| Jackson Woodard | LB | 0.92 M$ | 20261 season | 1.01 M$N | ||||
| Shaka Heyward | LB | 1.08 M$ | 20261 season | 0.90 M$N | ||||
| Kyle LouisInjured reserve | LB | 1.29 M$ | 20294 seasons | 0.73 M$N | 1.25 M$N | 1.36 M$N | 1.48 M$N | |
| Liam AndersonPractice squad | LB | — | 20261 season | 0.26 M$N | ||||
| Amari GainerPractice squad | LB | — | 20261 season | 0.25 M$N | ||||
| Cornerbacks · 10.5 M$ | ||||||||
| Chris Johnson | CB | 4.76 M$ | 20294 seasons | 3.46 M$G | 4.33 M$G | 5.19 M$G | 6.06 M$G | |
| Darrell Baker Jr.Physically unable to perform | CB | 1.40 M$ | 20261 season | 1.26 M$N | ||||
| Julius Brents | CB | 2.05 M$ | 20272 seasons | 1.23 M$N | 0.63 M$N | |||
| Jason Marshall Jr. | CB | 1.16 M$ | 20283 seasons | 1.11 M$N | 1.23 M$N | 1.34 M$N | ||
| Storm DuckPhysically unable to perform | CB | 0.95 M$ | 20261 season | 1.08 M$N | ||||
| Marcellas Dial | CB | 1.06 M$ | 20272 seasons | 1.08 M$N | 1.19 M$N | |||
| Reese Taylor | CB | 0.92 M$ | 20261 season | 1.01 M$N | ||||
| Ethan BonnerPractice squad | CB | — | 20261 season | 0.25 M$N | ||||
| Safeties · 6.3 M$ | ||||||||
| Zayne Anderson | S | 1.40 M$ | 20261 season | 1.26 M$P | ||||
| Dante Trader Jr. | S | 1.15 M$ | 20283 seasons | 1.11 M$N | 1.22 M$N | 1.34 M$N | ||
| Michael Taaffe | S | 1.22 M$ | 20294 seasons | 1.01 M$N | 1.17 M$N | 1.29 M$N | 1.40 M$N | |
| Julius Wood | S | 1.06 M$ | 20272 seasons | 1.01 M$N | 1.12 M$N | |||
| Jaylin Simpson | S | 1.06 M$ | 20272 seasons | 0.95 M$N | 1.12 M$N | |||
| Ronnie HarrisonInjured reserve | S | 1.40 M$ | 20261 season | 0.69 M$N | ||||
| Major BurnsPractice squad | S | — | 20261 season | 0.25 M$N | ||||
| Kickers · 1.3 M$ | ||||||||
| Riley Patterson | K | 1.40 M$ | 20261 season | 1.26 M$N | ||||
| Punters · 1.3 M$ | ||||||||
| Bradley Pinion | P | 1.49 M$ | 20261 season | 1.26 M$P | ||||
| Long snappers · 1.1 M$ | ||||||||
| Tucker Addington | LS | 1.15 M$ | 20261 season | 1.15 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.