NFL salary cap rising to $279.2M
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The NFL and NFLPA agreed to a $279.2-million salary cap for 2025, the league announced Thursday.
That represents a 9.3% increase from last year's $255.4-million figure.
Total player costs, including benefits, are projected to be roughly $11.6 billion league-wide, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.
| Salary cap | Year |
|---|---|
| $279.2M | 2025 |
| $255.4M | 2024 |
| $224.8M | 2023 |
| $208.2M | 2022 |
| $182.5M | 2021 |
| $198.2M | 2020 |
The league previously informed teams that the cap would fall between $277.5 million and $281.5 million.
The NFL salary cap has increased by $159 million since 2011, according to Spotrac.
Top players set to negotiate new contracts on the free-agent market this offseason include Tee Higgins, Trey Smith, and Sam Darnold, among others.
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