Salary limit will be adjusted for value between $ 277.5 and $ 281.5 million per team for next season
The NFL the teams through a memorandum on Wednesday (18.FEV.2025) on an increase in the salary ceiling for the 2025 season. The new salary limit will be between $ 277.5 million and $ 281.5 million By team, an increase over the $ 255.4 million ceiling from the previous year. The adjustment happens before the NFL Scouting Combine, which will be held from February 27 to March 2, 2025 in Indianapolis. The information was released by.
The NFL Scouting Combine is an annual event where teams evaluate college players before the draft, an event where league teams can choose young players.
The increase represents an increase of US $ 22.1 million to US $ 26.1 million. Despite being lower than the $ 30.6 million increase to 2024, it is a growth of nearly $ 53 million in the last 2 years. This is the 3rd consecutive year in which the salary ceiling increases more than $ 20 million. The conclusion of negotiations with NFLPA (NFL Players Association) is scheduled for next week, which may change these values.
The increase is good news for free agents, with the negotiation period starting on March 10. Teams with greater space under the ceiling, such as New England Patriots, Las Vegas Raiders, Washington Commanders, Arizona Cardinals and Los Angeles Chargers, may benefit.
Currently, 5 teams are above the salary limit: Atlanta Falcons, Seattle Seahawks, Buffalo Bills, Cleveland Browns and New Orleans Saints. Dallas Cowboys and Miami Dolphins face financial challenges. The annual salary ceiling adjustment is based on the previous year’s revenue. The increase in 2025 is part of a strategy to mitigate the financial impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, with the League and NFLPA wake up to distribute losses to several seasons.
