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5 NFL teams (including the Broncos) with lowest salary cap space in 2027
TL;DR
The Denver Broncos are projected to have about $18.78 million in salary cap space for 2027, ranking them among the lowest in the NFL. They currently sit third in the AFC West, trailing the Chargers and Raiders.
Key points
- Broncos have $18.78 million in salary cap space for 2027
- Ranked 19th in the NFL for salary cap space
- Third in AFC West behind Chargers and Raiders
- Fifth-least cap space projected for next year
- Jaylen Waddle's contract impacts future cap space
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Going into the 2026 NFL draft this week, the Denver Broncos have about $18.78 million in remaining salary cap space, according to an estimate from OverTheCap.com.
That number ranks 19th in the NFL and third in the AFC West, trailing the Los Angeles Chargers ($48.67 million) and Las Vegas Raiders ($23.24 million). Elsewhere in the division, the Kansas City Chiefs ($6.71 million) have the seventh-lowest cap cushion in the league ahead of the draft.
The Broncos have given in-house extensions to a host of players over the last two years, and new arrival Jaylen Waddle will see his cap number spike in 2027. Next year, Denver's estimated to have the fifth-least cap space in the NFL ($18 million) before free agency even begins. That's worse than KC ($28 million), Las Vegas ($108 million) and L.A. ($119 million).
Lowest projected salary cap space in 2027
Q&A
What is the salary cap space for the Denver Broncos in 2027?
The Denver Broncos are projected to have approximately $18.78 million in salary cap space for 2027.
Which NFL teams have the lowest salary cap space in 2027?
The Broncos, along with the Kansas City Chiefs, Las Vegas Raiders, and Los Angeles Chargers, are among the teams with the lowest projected salary cap space in 2027.
How does the Broncos' salary cap space compare to other AFC West teams?
The Broncos rank third in the AFC West for salary cap space, trailing the Chargers with $48.67 million and the Raiders with $23.24 million.
