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Chiefs restructure Patrick Mahomes’ deal, create cap space

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Chiefs Rework Patrick Mahomes’ Contract to Free Up Cap Space On February 18, 2026, the Kansas City Chiefs restructured Patrick Mahomes’ contract, converting $54.45 million of his salary into a signing bonus, reducing his 2026 cap hit to $34.65 million and creating $43.65 million in cap space. This marks the fourth consecutive year of restructuring … Read more

Dolphins cut star receiver Tyreek Hill to free up $23m in salary cap space

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Dolphins Release Star Receiver Tyreek Hill to Create $23M in Salary Cap Space The Miami Dolphins are releasing star wide receiver Tyreek Hill as a cost-cutting measure, saving $22.8 million against the 2026 salary cap. Hill, an eight-time Pro Bowl player recovering from a torn ACL, will become an unrestricted free agent. The Dolphins, who … Read more

Detroit Lions can produce 2nd-most cap space in NFL with simple contract moves

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Detroit Lions Could Create Second-Most Cap Space in NFL with Straightforward Contract Adjustments The Detroit Lions are projected to be $8.5 million over the salary cap for 2026, needing compliance by March 11. Despite this, they can remain active in free agency due to contract restructuring options. They can convert salaries, like Jared Goff’s, into … Read more