#salary-cap-management

#salary-cap-management

Trevon Diggs' season-ending knee surgery is another significant injury blow for the Dallas Cowboys.

Cowboys released Vander Esch and Gallup, freeing up cap space

Injuries played a significant role in the release of Leighton Vander Esch and Michael Gallup

The Dallas Cowboys reworked Zack Martin's contract to create salary cap space and lessen potential dead money consequences in 2025.

The restructuring of Martin's contract showcases the team's financial planning to avoid significant dead money impact in the future.

San Francisco 49ers considering adding Joey Bosa to roster for a potential Bosa brother duo.

Team may need to make salary cap adjustments to accommodate potential big moves.

The San Francisco 49ers released Arik Armstead, their longest-tenured defensive tackle, to free up salary cap space.

Armstead, despite being a key leader on the team, was unable to come to an agreement on a new contract, resulting in his release.

Sonny Milano has been placed on long-term injured reserve, significantly affecting the Capitals' roster and salary cap management.

CapFriendly acquired by Washington Capitals for enhanced hockey operations.

The Washington Capitals faced significant challenges with the salary cap, but regained flexibility after Evgeny Kuznetsov's contract termination.

Signing for less to help the team's salary cap situation can intensify a player's status and contributions to the team.

Warriors made a sign-and-trade deal for Kyle Anderson after Klay Thompson's departure.

The Lakers declined Jalen Hood-Schifino's option to enhance roster flexibility for potential trades and salary cap management.

The Lakers signed Max Christie to a four-year, $32 million deal, emphasizing his potential impact on both ends of the court.

Gary Payton II plans to pick up his $9.1 million player option despite considering a longer-term deal.

The Oilers' trade of Ceci to the Sharks allows for better salary cap management and the potential retention of key players.

The Bruins signed Jeremy Swayman to an eight-year, $66 million contract, impacting their future roster decisions due to salary cap constraints.

Danton Heinen was an unexpected success for the Bruins, proving valuable with secondary scoring and solid defensive contributions, exceeding expectations on a low-cost contract.

The NHL allowed the Golden Knights to pay Robin Lehner without counting his salary against the cap due to his unique situation.

Jeff Skinner signed a one-year deal with the Edmonton Oilers after being bought out by the Buffalo Sabres, addressing the Oilers' need for forwards at a team-friendly price.

Key decisions ahead for New York Knicks this summer impacting team's future.

The Houston Rockets had a quiet offseason but set up a foundation for future growth and flexibility.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have had a busy offseason with aggressive talent additions under GM Omar Khan.

Despite significant signings, the Steelers still maintain a considerable amount of cap space for future moves and flexibility.

Russell Wilson is expected to sign a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers for the veteran minimum of $1.21 million.

Due to the money owed by the Broncos to Wilson, his contract with the Steelers isn't likely to qualify as a veteran benefit deal.

Pittsburgh Steelers need to secure contract extensions for several 2025 free agents with the $18 million cap space available.

The Pittsburgh Steelers signed TE MyCole Pruitt to a one-year contract worth $1.26 million with no guaranteed money.

Pruitt's base salary and roster bonus will count against the 2024 salary cap, only $985,000 of his base salary is used in cap calculations.

The Pittsburgh Steelers signed DL Dean Lowry to a two-year $5 million contract with specific salary and bonus details.

Lowry's contract structure results in 2024 and 2025 cap charges, with an even split in annual cash flow.

Steelers considering cap-based roster cuts

Decisions to be made regarding players like Allen Robinson II and Patrick Peterson

The San Francisco 49ers are managing their salary cap effectively after the Super Bowl loss.

The team is evaluating their pending free agents and focusing on maintaining a balance between financial creativity and player retention.

The 49ers are considering contract extensions for wide receivers Aiyuk and Samuel.

There is a financial consideration with potentially investing $50 million in two wide receivers.

The 49ers need to address their salary cap and roster decisions to sign key players like Brandon Aiyuk long-term.

Focus on enhancing the offensive line and cornerback position for improvement.

The 49ers sign cornerback Chase Lucas from the Detroit Lions to address a positional need.

San Francisco is reorganizing contracts to create more salary cap space in free agency.

The 49ers had a top-heavy financial structure with several high-salary players and needed to balance it for long-term success.

Retaining the core star players was crucial, but improving the roster's depth at lower costs was also a priority.

Miami Dolphins faced challenges managing salary cap but aimed for roster improvement.

Miami Dolphins signed Marcus Maye and Calais Campbell for less than $3.4 million, addressing roster weak areas with quality veterans at a low cost.