Buckle up, NFL fans.
With the new NFL year less than a month away (free agency begins on March 9), things are about to get quite interesting.
Which players will be cut to free up salary cap space for impact free agents? Which players will restructure contracts? Who will refuse a pay cut? Will the Eagles have a salary cap purge? Will the Jets move on from veterans like Brandon Marshall and Eric Decker? Will Victor Cruz remain on the Giants?
As the next few weeks unfold, we’ll track every major cap casualty around the NFL, update the projected salary cap space for each team and look ahead to what it will mean when the league year opens.
NFL free agency rumors
In Philadelphia, the Eagles could be in a stare down with left tackle Jason Peters–causing a ripple effect through the league. If Peters refuses to take a pay cut, would the Eagles simply release the Hall of Fame-level left tackle? If so, would that mean Lane Johnson moving to the left side and less protection on the line for quarterback Carson Wentz?
In New York, Cruz’s highlight-filled and star-driven tenure in blue could be at its end–signaling the end of an era. Will the Jets cast off any veterans making significant money to rebuild the right way?
Follow along with every NFL salary cap release as we count down to free agency. Consider this the calm before the real storm.
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Storified by NJ.com Sports· Fri, Feb 10 2017 03:17:59
The big names have started to receive the pink slips.The @Colts release veteran Linebacker: https://t.co/1SQgXnxgAS https://t.co/liioto7xOWNFLIf Jason Peters refuses a pay cut, will the Eagles release him?Keep or dump? Debating Jason Peters, possible Eagles cuts | The No-Huddle Show (PODCAST)Subscribe for free to ‘The No-Huddle Show’ on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher or Google Play.The Jets could have a conundrum at middle linebacker.How would Jets replace David Harris if they cut him? | Position-by-position analysisAssessing the Jets’ inside linebacker situation.Is Ryan Clady on his way out the door for Gang Green?Why it’s still likely Jets will cut Ryan Clady in mid-FebruaryAn explanation.Has Brandon Marshall heard anything about his Jets future?What has Brandon Marshall heard from Jets about his future?He explains.Here are the best free agents available for all that cap space your team is in the midst of creating.NFL free agents 2017 rankings: See the complete list, 1-50Where does JPP fit in?Victor Cruz and the Giants haven't spoken since the season ended.Victor Cruz hasn’t had any contact with Giants since end of season (VIDEO)The veteran receiver’s status is uncertain.The Giants released a former starting middle linebacker.Giants make 1st roster cut of 2017 offseasonGiants waive linebacker Uani ‘Unga with failed physical designation.The Eagles got the ball rolling by saving $3.25M in cap space with the cut of McKelvin.Eagles release CB Leodis McKelvinBy releasing McKelvin, the Eagles save $3.25 million in cap space.What does the release of McKelvin mean for the Eagles—both now and in the future.What the release of Leodis McKelvin means for the EaglesHere is a look at the impact McKelvin’s release will have on the team.
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