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Browns Cap Compliant as NFL Salary Cap Jumps to $301.2M

The NFL has officially set the 2026 salary cap at $301.2 million, a $22 million increase. The Cleveland Browns are now cap compliant with a total budget of approximately $320 million.

The NFL salary cap for the 2026 season has been officially set at $301.2 million, marking a $22 million increase from the previous year. This figure includes an additional $77.6 million in benefits, bringing total per-team player spending to $378.8 million.

With the league year approaching, the Cleveland Browns have secured a total salary cap of around $320 million thanks to $20 million in rollover space. The team is currently cap compliant, giving them flexibility to execute moves during free agency. The NFL salary cap has grown by over $100 million in the last five years.