7 teams with most cap space entering 2026 NFL Draft

Brown isn’t the only major storyline that needs attention ahead of this year’s draft, though. Several teams hold multiple first-round selections, including the Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants and New York Jets.

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It’s uncommon to see truly blockbuster trades on draft night, but with many teams aiming to rebuild quickly in 2026 that possibility cannot be ruled out. In 2004, the Giants traded picks with the Los Angeles Chargers in order to select Eli Manning, who helped deliver two Super Bowl titles.

However, the Tennessee Titans boast the top cap space by a wide margin heading into the draft and with Robert Saleh now guiding the franchise. The Titans spent their number one pick on Cam Ward last offseason and now hope to build around him.

Most cap space before 2026 NFL Draft

1. Tennessee Titans – $64 million
2. Washington Commanders – $50 million
3. Los Angeles Chargers – $48 million
4. New York Jets – $47 million
5. Arizona Cardinals – $41 million
6. New England Patriots – $36 million
7. Seattle Seahawks – $33 million
8. Philadelphia Eagles – $33 million
9. Baltimore Ravens – $28 million
10. Pittsburgh Steelers – $28 million
11. San Francisco 49ers – $28 million
12. Los Angeles Rams – $28 million
13. Indianapolis Colts – $27 million
14. Green Bay Packers – $25 million
15. Las Vegas Raiders – $23 million
16. Detroit Lions – $23 million
17. Cleveland Browns – $22 million
18. Atlanta Falcons – $21 million
19. Denver Broncos – $19 million
20. New York Giants – $18 million
21. Dallas Cowboys – $16 million
22. Houston Texans – $15 million
23. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – $13 million
24. New Orleans Saints – $13 million
25. Buffalo Bills – $12 million
26. Jacksonville Jaguars – $12 million
27. Kansas City Chiefs – $7 million
28. Minnesota Vikings – $5 million
29. Carolina Panthers – $3 million
30. Cincinnati Bengals – $2 million
31. Miami Dolphins – $1 million
32. Chicago Bears – $1 million