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Browns Cap Compliant After $22M NFL Cap Jump

The Cleveland Browns are officially salary cap compliant as the NFL announced a significant $22 million increase for the 2026 season.

Cleveland GM Andrew Berry is set to navigate the upcoming league year with the Browns believed to be compliant with the new salary cap number. The league-wide cap jumped $22 million to $301.2 million, with Cleveland expected to utilize approximately $20 million in rollover space, resulting in a total cap of around $320 million.

This marks a substantial increase for the league, with total player spending projected to reach $378.8 million per club. The Browns have flexibility to make moves, including post-June 1st restructures and extensions, as they look to bolster the roster during the offseason.