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Browns Cap Compliant After $22M NFL Cap Increase

The NFL officially announced a $22 million increase to the 2026 salary cap, raising it to $301.2 million per team, allowing the Cleveland Browns to exceed $320 million in spending capacity.

The NFL officially set the 2026 salary cap at $301.2 million, a $22 million increase from the previous year. With this spike, the Cleveland Browns are expected to surpass $320 million in total spending capacity, including rollover space from the 2025 season. General manager Andrew Berry has the flexibility to maneuver before the league year opens.