Cap Breakdowns for Traded and Released Players

Understanding the Impact on Team Salaries

With the recent flurry of trades and releases in the NFL, it's crucial to understand how these moves affect team salary caps. Every player's contract, whether traded or released, counts against the team's cap. Here's a detailed breakdown of the cap implications:

Salary Cap Implications

The cap hit for a traded player is determined by their remaining salary and bonuses due. The acquiring team takes on the remaining cap hit for the player's tenure with them. On the other hand, when a player is released, their entire remaining contract counts against the team's cap in the year of release. This can create significant cap space savings or penalties depending on the player's remaining salary.

Current Salary and Cap Status

The table below provides a comprehensive overview of the current salary and cap status of players who have been traded or released. The table lists their remaining salary for each year of their contract, providing a clear picture of the cap implications for each player.

Player	2023-24	2024-25	2025-26	2026-27	2027-28	2028-29	2029-30	2030-31	2031-32
Player 1	$10,000,000	$11,000,000	$12,000,000	$13,000,000	$14,000,000	$15,000,000	$16,000,000	$17,000,000	$18,000,000
Player 2	$5,000,000	$6,000,000	$7,000,000	$8,000,000	$9,000,000	$10,000,000	$11,000,000	$12,000,000	$13,000,000
Player 3	$2,000,000	$2,500,000	$3,000,000	$3,500,000	$4,000,000	$4,500,000	$5,000,000	$5,500,000	$6,000,000

By analyzing the cap hits and salary information, teams can make informed decisions about how to manage their salary caps in the coming years.