Post-June 1 dead cap space for all 32 NFL teams (including the Jets)
Post-June 1 dead cap space for all 32 NFL teams (including the Jets)
Nick Wojton, USA TODAYFri, June 5, 2026 at 8:01 PM UTC
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The NFL saw June 1 come and go. For fans, it's just another day.
In terms of the football calendar, it's an important date for just about every team in the league.
The reason June 1 is a highlighted occasion is because that is the date every dollar on a team's salary cap must then be accounted for.
Prior to that, teams can designate with certain roster moves with such mechanisms as a post-June 1 move. This applies specifically to how teams manage cap charges for a player removed from a roster, either via release or trade.
With all that dust settled, one area of the salary cap affected is dead cap space. That is a lump sum of dollars a team has designated toward former contracts that are still counting against the current salary cap... hence the name "dead" cap space.
The total of dead cap space for each team in the NFL currently, including the New York Jets, can be found from most to least below (according to OverTheCap):
32. Dolphins
Aug 3, 2022; Miami Gardens, Florida, US; A general view of a Miami Dolphins helmet on the field during training camp at Baptist Health Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Dead cap: $179,214,257.
31. Browns
Dead cap: $116,820,743.
30. Saints
Dead cap: $112,123,154.
29. Jets
Aug 17, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; New York Jets helmets during the second half against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
Dead cap: $111,466,021.
28. Eagles
Dead cap: $73,796,964.
27. Cardinals
Dead cap: $73,320,820.
26. Texans
Aug 9, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; A Houston Texans helmet sits on the sidelines during the 4th quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-USA TODAY Sports
Dead cap: $66,573,375.
25. Raiders
Nov 23, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders helmets on the sidelines at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Dead cap: $55,808,720.
24. Jaguars
Nov 23, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Detailed view of a Jacksonville Jaguars helmet at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Dead cap: $54,773,874.
23. Bills
A Buffalo Bills helmet sits on a yard marker during stretching before the Return of the Blue & Red practice at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Aug.1, 2025.
Dead cap: $46,210,550.
22. Packers
Dead cap: $45,525,605.
21. Vikings
Dead cap: $45,081,407.
20. Falcons
Dead cap: $43,875,329.
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19. Cowboys
Nov 23, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; A general view of a Dallas Cowboys helmet before the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Dead cap: $42,447,651.
18. Patriots
Dead cap: $38,489,465.
17. 49ers
Dead cap: $36,281,074.
16. Titans
Dead cap: $28,184,566.
15. Giants
Dead cap: $26,561,288.
14. Lions
Aug 17, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; A general view of a Detroit Lions helmet during the second half of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Dead cap: $26,468,791.
13. Panthers
Nov 30, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; A view of a Carolina Panthers helmet on the field before the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
Dead cap: $22,140,178.
12. Commanders
Dead cap: $20,722,292.
11. Bears
Oct 26, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; A Chicago Bears player's helmet on the bench against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Dead cap: $20,135,655.
10. Ravens
Dead cap: $18,208,715.
9. Colts
Dead cap: $15,734,477.
8. Buccaneers
Dead cap: $13,333,091.
7. Steelers
Dead cap: $12,242,947.
6. Rams
Dead cap: $10,793,686.
5. Bengals
Dead cap: $10,416,745.
4. Chiefs
Dead cap: $9,783,977.
3. Chargers
Oct 22, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; A general view of a Los Angeles Chargers helmet against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Dead cap: $5,596,511.
2. Broncos
Dead cap: $3,409,368.
1. Seahawks
Dead cap: $512,823.
This article originally appeared on Jets Wire: Post-June 1 dead cap space for all 32 NFL teams (including the Jets)
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