Browns Cap Compliant as NFL Cap Jumps $22M

The NFL salary cap for the 2026 season has officially risen to $301.2 million, a $22 million increase. With an additional $77.6 million in benefits, total spending will reach $378.8 million per club. The Cleveland Browns are expected to operate with a total salary cap of around $320 million, utilizing rollover space from the previous season.

The league has seen massive growth over the last five years, with the salary cap increasing by over $100 million. Despite this, the Browns are currently salary cap compliant and ready to make moves ahead of the official start of free agency.