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Browns Cap Compliant as NFL Salary Cap Jumps $22M

The NFL announced a salary cap increase of $22 million to $301.2 million for the 2026 season, bringing total spending to $378.8 million per club. The Cleveland Browns are currently expected to be salary cap compliant with a projected total of around $320 million.

The Cleveland Browns are positioned to be salary cap compliant ahead of the league year opening, despite the NFL announcing a significant increase in the spending limit. With the new cap set at $301.2 million—a $22 million jump from the previous year—teams have more room to maneuver. The Browns project to have roughly $320 million in available space due to cap rollover, allowing GM Andrew Berry flexibility to make moves or extensions before the 2026 season begins.