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NFL salary cap for 2020 expected to be near $200 million range

The salary cap is expected to rise again for the NFL, but the Jags still have a lot of decisions to make to free up more space.

The Jacksonville Jaguars may stink now and could be rebuilding next year, but at least the salary cap will be increasing in 2020. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the league has informed all 32 teams that the salary cap is projected to be in the range of $196.8 million to $201.2 million next season.

The increase would mark a rise of $8-13 million, as the cap for 2019 was set at $188.2 million. It also marks a 40% increase from the 2015 season when the cap was set at $143.3 million.

As of now, Over the Cap is projecting the Jags to have just over $1.5 million available in cap space with the cap projected at $200 million, which would give them the third-least amount of cap space in the NFL next season. The only teams that are projected to have less will be over the cap in the Atlanta Falcons (by just under $1 million) and the Minnesota Vikings (by just over $1.5 million). However, when adding in the new figures mentioned by Rapoport, the Jags could have anywhere from roughly $2.7 million available, or they could be over the cap (a.k.a. in the negative) by roughly $1.7 million.

Most predict the Jags to clean house and have a new front office, and if so, that’s not a lot of money for the next regime to work with. Of course, much of that is due to how the current regime has recklessly spent in free-agency. They will be dealing with a cap number of slightly under $22 million from quarterback Nick Foles, who isn’t even starting at the moment.

Luckily, there are several other veterans they can move on from (or restructure their deals) like Brandon Linder, Marcell Dareus, Calais Campbell and A.J. Bouye, which would help their salary cap tremendously.

The biggest name the Jags have to focus on re-signing is defensive end Yannick Ngakoue. In guessing, he will probably be looking for a deal like that of DeMarcus Lawrence, which is a five-year deal that guarantees $65 million. They also have the option to franchise him, too. Based off last year’s tag figures, that would cost upwards of $17 million.

2020 NFL salary cap: Ravens projected to have over $48 million in cap space

The Baltimore Ravens were already set to have a good deal of cap space in 2020 but with another large projected increase, it could be more

The NFL is set to see yet another massive increase in the salary cap for next season. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the NFL’s 2020 salary cap is projected to be between $196.8 million and $201.2 million. That would be an increase of at least $8.6 million up to $13 million from the 2019 salary cap.

While projections are far from the final number, it gives the Baltimore Ravens and the rest of the league a good foundation of where to base their offseason strategies.

After transforming their roster over the last few seasons to get younger and cheaper, Baltimore will enter the offseason with a good deal of cap space at this rate. If the upper projection holds true, the Ravens will have an estimated $52.7 million in 2020 salary cap space, according to Over The Cap.

This is a huge positive for general manager Eric DeCosta, who has done great work this season with far less available funds. In spite of entering the season with an estimated $13.3 million in cap space, DeCosta has been able to extend several players (Marshal Yanda, Justin Tucker, Willie Snead and others), sign impact free agents during the season and pull off a trade for cornerback Marcus Peters. The Ravens are doing so well, largely thanks to the work DeCosta has done to bolster the roster without breaking the bank.

However, Baltimore has a handful of key free agents they’ll be attempting to re-sign this offseason. Outside linebacker Matthew Judon, center Matt Skura and Peters will likely all command near top dollar for their respective positions, which will eat into some of the Ravens salary cap space. But with the magic DeCosta has pulled off on a budget, it’ll be interesting to see what he can make work with a fuller wallet.

NFL provides expected projections for 2020 cap: Eagles will have money to spend in free agency

NFL provides expected projections for 2020 cap: Eagles will have money to spend in free agency

The Philadelphia Eagles have some glaring holes in their roster and thanks to an increase in the expected salary cap for next season, Howie Roseman should have room to maneuver.

Ian Rapoport just reported that the 2020 NFL Salary Cap is projected to increase somewhere between the range of $196.8 million to $201.2 million.

The Eagles were expected to have about $40 million in cap space before the increase and with the news from the NFL, Philadelphia could start the offseason with about $48m-$55m in available cap space per Over The Cap.
Salaries continue to rise across the NFL at key positions, and the Eagles have made three of their players among the highest-paid at their positions.

The Eagles made guard Brandon Brooks and tackle Lane Johnson the highest-paid at their respective positions with contract extensions agreed to during this season, and Carson Wentz got the most guaranteed in NFL history also.

The Eagles could look to extend Malcolm Jenkins or take cap space into next season when quarterback Carson Wentz’s cap number goes from $8.4 million to more than $18.6 million under the terms of his four-year, $128 million extension he signed.

NFL sets projected salary cap for 2020, giving Rams extra spending money

The Rams are projected to have between $22.8 and $27.2 million in cap space next year.

The Los Angeles Rams (and the other 31 teams) will have some extra spending money next year thanks to the ever-rising salary cap. According to Ian Rapoport, the NFL has informed every team that the salary cap is projected to be between $196.8 million and $201.2 million.

That’s a rise from the current cap of $188.2 million, meaning it will increase by $8-13 million next year. As Rapoport points out, the cap has risen by 40% since 2015 when it was just $143.3 million.

Over The Cap projects the Rams to have $26 million in cap space next year, which is the ninth-fewest in the NFL. That’s with the cap projected at $200 million, so based on the new information released by the league, the Rams will have between $22.8 million and $27.2 million in cap space next year.

Obviously, that’s not much in comparison to the Colts, who are projected to have more than $105 million in cap space. The Dolphins are also expected to have over $100 million to spend next year. The Rams have players they need to pay, too, led by Cory Littleton.

He’ll be a free agent in 2020, and after seeing the contract Carolina gave Shaq Thompson – four years, $54 million – it’s reasonable to think Littleton’s deal will surpass that. Then there’s Jalen Ramsey, who’s undoubtedly seeking a contract extension, as well as Dante Fowler Jr., who will hit free agency after this season.

The Rams don’t have much money to work with, but with the cap rising and money rolling over after trading away Marcus Peters and Aqib Talib, the team has some added flexibility.

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