Published 15:37 IST, March 16th 2020
NFL CBA proposal increases salary cap to $198.2 million per club; cap space for each team
NFL CBA proposal was approved on Sunday and his set to implement some key changes ahead of the upcoming season. The salary cap also received a major boost.
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NFL's collective bargain agreement has been approved by the NFLPA and is set to implement some major changes ahead of the 2020/21 NFL season. From changes in the drug testing policies to a revamped post-season format, the new CBA proposal is set to bring a host of changes starting from the upcoming season. However, a big win for the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) is the increase in the players' share in the revenues from 47% to 48%.
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NFL CBA salary cap with a major boost
The NFL Management Council just informed team officials the salary cap will be $198.2 million per club in 2020, per sources.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 15, 2020
The increase in revenue for the NFL means the salary cap has also received a boost ahead of the 2020 NFL free agency. According to NFL insider Tom Pelissero, the salary cap will now be $198.2 million per club. This is a $10 million increase from last season. Pelissero further delved into the details stating the costs per club is set to $242.9 million, which also includes $44.7 million in performance-based add-ons.
Overall player costs per club is $242.9 million. So, that's $198.2M on the salary cap and $44.7M in benefits and performance-based pay.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 15, 2020
As we've been saying, players' share of revenue spikes from 47% to 48% starting in 2021 and the salary cap will spike accordingly.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 15, 2020
With the 2020 NFL free agency just around the corner, the increased salary cap can potentially result in a spending spree for several NFL teams. The 2020 NFL free agency is set to commence from Wednesday, March 18, 2020, 4:00 PM ET (Thursday, March 19, 1:30 AM IST).
NFL CBA Salary CAP for each of the 32 NFL teams
According to the Bleacher Report and Overcap, the salary cap space for each team ahead of the 2020 NFL free agency
| NFL Teams | Salary Cap Space ahead of 2020 Free agency |
| Arizona Cardinals |
$37,908,710 |
|
Atlanta Falcons |
$2,182,104 |
|
Baltimore Ravens |
$19,674,854 |
|
Buffalo Bills |
$80,186,213 |
|
Carolina Panthers |
$22,541,233 |
|
Chicago Bears |
$11,757,111 |
|
Cincinnati Bengals |
$51,907,026 |
|
Cleveland Browns |
$65,879,940 |
|
Dallas Cowboys |
$72,468,123 |
|
Denver Broncos |
$43,651,714 |
|
Detroit Lions |
$51,428,544 |
|
Green Bay Packers |
$26,150,042 |
|
Houston Texans |
$50,397,117 |
|
Indianapolis Colts |
$84,135,255 |
|
Jacksonville Jaguars |
$13,008,036 |
|
Kansas City Chiefs |
$11,874,494 |
|
Las Vegas Raiders |
$53,605,596 |
|
Los Angeles Chargers |
$49,874,302 |
|
Los Angeles Rams |
$17,232,144 |
|
Miami Dolphins |
$86,050,174 |
|
Minnesota Vikings |
$18,912,236 |
|
New England Patriots |
$39,859,589 |
|
New Orleans Saints |
$7,523,192 |
|
New York Giants |
$76,635,117 |
|
New York Jets |
$48,218,190 |
|
Philadelphia Eagles |
$40,000,800 |
|
Pittsburgh Steelers |
-$219,025 |
|
San Francisco 49ers |
$12,896,899 |
|
Seattle Seahawks |
$42,818,972 |
|
Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
$78,094,844 |
|
Tennessee Titans |
$64,313,327 |
| Washington Redkins |
$59,278,737 |
What does CBA stand for in the NFL? NFL CBA playoff format
The NFL CBA proposal or the collective bargain agreement has been the labour negotiations between the team owners and the NFLPA. The NFL CBA proposal was approved with a 1019-959 majority on Saturday night (Sunday IST) and is reportedly set to run at least till 2030. Per the CBA proposal, the league format is set for an overhaul as it reportedly contains an option to increase the regular season to 17 games starting from the 2021/22 season. The upcoming season, however, could see the introduction of the 14-team playoff system (previously 12).
15:37 IST, March 16th 2020