Updated NFL Salary Cap Outlook for All 32 Teams Entering Week 3 of Free Agency 2026

As NFL free agency enters its third week, the flurry of activity has slowed to a trickle. Several notable players remain available, though many of them are now taking their time to weigh their options.

While some teams still have cap space to spare, others are now short on cap space and eyeing next month's draft to fill remaining needs.

The Bleacher Report Scouting Department's latest mock draft can be found here.

Below, we'll examine how the league's salary-cap landscape looks heading into Week 3, review the biggest moves from Week 2, and dive into what may lie ahead.

Updated Salary Cap Outlook

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Tennessee Titans $64.5 million

Washington Commanders $50.2 million

Los Angeles Chargers $49.9 million

New York Jets $47.6 million

Arizona Cardinals $45.4 million

Seattle Seahawks $38.2 million

New England Patriots $33.9 million

Philadelphia Eagles $33.7 million

Pittsburgh Steelers $30.6 million

Baltimore Ravens $30.5 million

Los Angeles Rams $28.4 million

San Francisco 49ers $27.8 million

Indianapolis Colts $27.6 million

Detroit Lions $24.6 million

Las Vegas Raiders $24.3 million

Green Bay Packers $23.2 million

Cincinnati Bengals $22.7 million

Cleveland Browns $21.6 million

Denver Broncos $20.1 million

Dallas Cowboys $16.1 million

Atlanta Falcons $15 million

Tampa Bay Buccaneers $15 million

Houston Texans $14.7 million

New Orleans Saints $14.2 million

Buffalo Bills $13.2 million

Minnesota Vikings $9 million

Kansas City Chiefs $8.2 million

Jacksonville Jaguars $6.9 million

Carolina Panthers $5.1 million

New York Giants $4.2 million

Miami Dolphins $2.3 million

Chicago Bears $1 million

*Effective cap space from Spotrac.

Week 2 Recap

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Jaylen Waddle

Unsurprisingly, the second week of free agency was far less eventful than Week 1. However, one blockbuster trade prevented the week from being completely quiet.

On Wednesday, the Denver Broncos agreed to acquire wide receiver Jaylen Waddle in a trade with the Miami Dolphins. Miami received first-, third-, and fourth-round picks in exchange for Waddle and a fourth-rounder.

The move further reinforced the idea that Miami is tearing down its roster, starting over, and possibly even tanking for a quarterback-rich 2027 draft. Denver, meanwhile, is going all-in on its Super Bowl window, and Waddle is pumped for the change of scenery.

"It's exciting … just playing with great players," Waddle said during his introductory press conference. "Everyone is talking about how great and close the team is. I'm excited to be around the guys, get to know them, and they get to know me and go from there."

While the Waddle trade was the headliner of Week 2, it wasn't the only noteworthy move.

The Minnesota Vikings re-signed quarterback Carson Wentz, which may add a new dynamic to the upcoming QB competition between J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray. The Cleveland Browns added edge-defender A.J. Epenesa, while the Philadelphia Eagles traded for backup quarterback Andy Dalton.

Of course, if there's a Week 2 move that shakes up this year's Super Bowl race, it'll undoubtedly be the Waddle trade. For a look at all of the offseason's signings and trades, check out Bleacher Report's free-agency tracker.

Week 3 Preview

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Stefon Diggs

We probably won't see a cascade of activity in Week 3, but a few players are likely to be the topic of conversation. The list of top free agents remaining includes wide receiver Stefon Diggs, wideout Jauan Jennings, pass-rusher Joey Bosa, and quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

Rodgers, obviously, will be the subject of speculation since he remains the Pittsburgh Steelers' preferred quarterback option.

"They don't have any of the same doubts that might have existed last year about whether Rodgers had anything left in his 42-year-old tank," Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette wrote. "He convinced them otherwise when he threw 24 touchdowns, had just seven interceptions."

What's unknown is whether Rodgers will return to play with the Steelers or choose to retire. With the quarterback carousel slowing to a crawl, those are his two likeliest options, barring an injury on another roster.

Eagles receiver A.J. Brown will also remain the topic of trade buzz, even though he probably wouldn't be dealt until after June 1, if at all. Trading him before then would cost Philly $20.1 million in cap space, while trading him after would save $7 million.

While it's still unclear if Brown will be traded and to whom, the Waddle deal provides a logical price point for him.

"I'll just tell you what I've heard from folks across the league is that yes, Howie Roseman will probably want about what Denver gave up to get Jaylen Waddle in order for Philly to be willing to trade A.J. Brown," NBC Sports Boston insider Phil Perry said on the Next Pats podcast (h/t Darren Hartwell of NBC Sports Boston).

While Brown's name continues to twirl in the swirling trade rumors, things regarding Las Vegas Raiders edge-rusher Maxx Crosby have quieted. His relationship with the Raiders has largely been repaired in the wake of the failed Baltimore Ravens trade, according to Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer.

"Crosby likes new coach Klint Kubiak and GM John Spytek, and loves his old position coach Rob Leonard, who's now his defensive coordinator. So it's not as uncomfortable for him," Breer wrote.

Don't expect Crosby's name to come up often in trade chatter in the near future.