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How the NFL Salary Cap Actually Works (and Why Teams Keep Getting Around It)

The NFL salary cap hit $301.2 million per team in 2026, but Dallas spent $353 million in cash on its roster. The cap isn't a spending limit. It's an accounting system, and the teams that understand the accounting win more games.

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How the NFL Salary Cap Actually Works (and Why Teams Keep Getting Around It)