The NFL has officially informed teams of the 2026 salary cap. Confirmed by league officials, the salary cap comes in at $301.2 million.
It’s the first time in NFL history the salary cap has crossed the $300 million threshold and is a $22 million increase from 2025.
Brian McCarthy shared year-by-year updates to highlight the league’s growth. In 1994, the salary cap stood at $34 million. A decade ago, it was $155 million. Today, it’s over $300 million.
NFL clubs were informed today that the salary cap for the ’26 season will jump $22 million per club to $301.