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.
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.