June 1 may not be the official start of summer in the NFL, but it is a significant date around the league that could impact player movements and potential trades. In NFL terms, June 1 is the deadline for teams to release players without having all future prorated money counting against their salary cap as “dead money”. This means that teams like the Eagles and others will gain salary cap space as any player designated for a post-June 1 release earlier in the year will move to the dead money side of the books.
According to the latest numbers from Over the Cap, here is a breakdown of the salary cap space for all 32 NFL teams from most to least:
1. Philadelphia Eagles
2. Washington Football Team
3. Indianapolis Colts
4. Miami Dolphins
5. Pittsburgh Steelers
6. Arizona Cardinals
7. Green Bay Packers
8. New York Jets
9. Kansas City Chiefs
10. Jacksonville Jaguars
11. San Francisco 49ers
12. Buffalo Bills
13. Cincinnati Bengals
14. Baltimore Ravens
15. Los Angeles Chargers
16. Atlanta Falcons
17. Denver Broncos
18. New England Patriots
19. Detroit Lions
20. Tennessee Titans
21. Las Vegas Raiders
22. New Orleans Saints
23. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
24. Cleveland Browns
25. Los Angeles Rams
26. Seattle Seahawks
27. Carolina Panthers
28. Houston Texans
29. Chicago Bears
30. New York Giants
31. Dallas Cowboys
32. Minnesota Vikings
As teams look to make moves and free up cap space before the June 1 deadline, there could be some significant trades or player releases in the coming days. This is a crucial time for teams to assess their roster and make necessary adjustments to stay within salary cap constraints.
One team that may be particularly active around the June 1 deadline is the Philadelphia Eagles. With a significant amount of cap space available, the Eagles could be looking to make moves to bolster their roster for the upcoming season. Whether it’s through trades or free agent signings, the Eagles have the flexibility to make significant changes to their team before the start of the season.
Similarly, other teams around the league will also be looking to make adjustments to their rosters in the coming days. The Washington Football Team, Indianapolis Colts, Miami Dolphins, and Pittsburgh Steelers are among the teams with a substantial amount of cap space available. These teams could be looking to make moves to address needs on their rosters and improve their chances of success in the upcoming season.
One potential avenue for teams to explore around the June 1 deadline is the trade market. With several teams looking to free up cap space and others looking to add talent to their rosters, there could be some significant trades in the coming days. Whether it’s a big-name player being moved or a series of smaller moves, the trade market could be active leading up to the June 1 deadline.
Overall, June 1 is a crucial date for NFL teams as they navigate the salary cap and make adjustments to their rosters before the start of the season. With several teams having significant cap space available, there could be some exciting moves in the coming days as teams look to position themselves for success in the upcoming season. Stay tuned for what promises to be an eventful time in the NFL as teams prepare for the start of the new season.
