The current cap situation (25 million and counting)

[WeezyBengal]

(04-29-2025, 08:13 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: That's not all "free to use" cap space. They need to account for the 6 rookie deals and all of the UDFAs that have agreed to terms, as well as keep a reserve for injury settlements. I'm no "capologist" by any stretch, but my gut tells me that they have about $10M in "useable" space right now. If any existing players get cut, that will help to increase that number.

The rookie deals aren't "new" cap space. They are going to essentially replace existing contracts. For example Dylan Fairchild is scheduled to make around $1 million. He is going to take the spot of a vet that is on the current roster (we will use Volson). Volson's money is essentially swapped out with Fairchilds. 

All in all, the rookie contracts will be a wash because that money is already somewhat accounted for.