NFL Free Agency 2025: Teams with Most Salary Cap Space Ahead of Saturday's Signings

NFL free agency continues to unfold. While we've already entered the second wave, and most of the big-name free agents are off the board, there's still value to be found on the open market.

While some of the top remaining stars are still weighing decisions and/or setting up visits, a handful of sneaky bargain deals were finalized on Friday. More are likely to come over the weekend and early next week.

Some franchises face financial situations that will limit them to bargain hunting in the coming days and weeks, while others are positioned to throw money at their top remaining targets.

Here's a look at where every NFL team's cap situation stands entering Saturday.

Updated 2025 Cap Picture Entering Saturday

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Titans head coach Brian Callahan

New England Patriots $79.9 million

Los Angeles Chargers $57.6 million

Seattle Seahawks $57.5 million

Tennessee Titans $52.6 million

Arizona Cardinals $52.3 million

Detroit Lions $50 million

Las Vegas Raiders $39.4 million

Pittsburgh Steelers $38.5 million

Jacksonville Jaguars $34 million

San Francisco 49ers $30.6 million

Dallas Cowboys $30.1 million

Washington Commanders $29.3 million

New York Giants $25.8 million

Chicago Bears $22.5 million

Minnesota Vikings $21.4 million

Kansas City Chiefs $21.2 million

New York Jets $19.9 million

Green Bay Packers $16.8 million

Carolina Panthers $15.5 million

Philadelphia Eagles $14.7 million

Cincinnati Bengals $13.8 million

Indianapolis Colts $10.6 million

Miami Dolphins $10.5 million

Baltimore Ravens $9.7 million

Denver Broncos $9.7 million

Buffalo Bills $5.7 million

Cleveland Browns $5.6 million

New Orleans Saints $4.7 million

Los Angeles Rams -$497,310

Houston Texans -$1.4 million

Atlanta Falcons -$7.4 million

Tampa Bay Buccaneers -$21.3 million

*Cap information via Spotrac, as of 12 a.m. ET on 3/15

Cap and Free Agency Overview

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WR Cooper Kupp

Friday's early activity was a bit underwhelming, especially when compared to the flurry of moves we saw early in the week. We did, however, see a few moves that could pay big dividends in the 2025 season.

The Dallas Cowboys added another piece to their new-look backfield, signing Miles Sanders to a one-year deal, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Dallas signed Javonte Williams early in the week while watching 2024 starter Rico Dowdle sign with the Carolina Panthers.

Presumably, the Cowboys will still target a long-term running back in the draft, but Williams and Sanders give them much-needed depth.

The Detroit Lions may look to add another receiver before the offseason is over. However, they're bringing back No. 3 wideout Tim Patrick on a one-year deal worth up to $4 million, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.

Other players who agreed to deals on Friday include safety Marcus Epps, running back Kareem Hunt, guard Nate Herbig, and defensive tackle Jerry Tillery.

Bleacher Report's grades for Friday's major moves can be found here.

Of course, the biggest news of Friday came in the evening, when the Seattle Seahawks agreed to terms with wide receiver Cooper Kupp.

Kupp, who was released by the Los Angeles Rams on Wednesday, was targeted by several teams, including the Seahawks, Dallas Cowboys, New Orleans Saints and Denver Broncos, according to The Athleteic's Jeff Howe. He ended up signing a three-year, $45 million deal with Seattle, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

The Seahawks may have had an edge in the financial department. Along with the New England Patriots, Los Angeles Chargers, Tennessee Titans, and Arizona Cardinals, Seattle carries more than $50 million in cap space into free agency.

It's hard to imagine that the Broncos and Saints ever had a chance of meeting Kupp's contract demands. They're near the bottom of the league in terms of cap space, though certainly in better positions than the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Houston Texans, and Atlanta Falcons.

Those teams may have to make moves in the near future to get back under the salary cap.

We could see more clarity on the quarterback market in the coming days. The Pittsburgh Steelers, Cleveland Browns, New York Giants, and Titans remain without a clear-cut 2025 starter. Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston, and Joe Flacco remain the biggest names available.

For teams that missed out on Kupp, receivers like Amari Cooper, Stefon Diggs and Keenan Allen remain available.