Jacksonville Jaguars enter regular season with 3.6 million dollars in cap space
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Last updated Sep 6, 2026

The Jacksonville Jaguars enter the 2026 regular season with 3.62 million dollars of available salary cap space. This financial standing places the team among the bottom nine clubs in the NFL for current cap availability. Much of the organization's restricted spending capacity stems from significant dead cap charges carried on the books throughout this season. General manager James Gladstone recently executed a contract restructure for Josh Hines-Allen to provide additional roster flexibility. This move allows the front office to maintain maneuverability for practice squad elevations and other incidental costs as the schedule progresses. Gladstone stated the team aims to preserve this operational breathing room to ensure they can address potential roster needs during the coming months.
- •Jacksonville holds 3.62 million dollars in available salary cap space heading into Week 1.
- •The team currently ranks in the bottom third of the NFL regarding salary cap flexibility.
- •Dead cap charges continue to impact the Jaguars' total spending power for this season.
- •A recent contract restructure for Josh Hines-Allen created additional room for team expenses.
- •General manager James Gladstone intends to maintain financial flexibility for ongoing roster management.
- 12:38 PMYahoo Sports — Colts salary cap outlook heading into Week 1 of 2026 regular season
- 12:27 PMYahoo Sports — Jaguars salary cap outlook heading into Week 1 of 2026 regular season
"Heading into Week 1 of the 2026 regular season, how much salary cap space do the Jacksonville Jaguars have to work with?
"Heading into Week 1 of the 2026 regular season, how much salary cap space do the Indianapolis Colts have to work with?
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 12:38 PMColts salary cap outlook heading into Week 1 of 2026 regular season
Heading into Week 1 of the 2026 regular season, how much salary cap space do the Indianapolis Colts have to work with?
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 12:27 PMJaguars salary cap outlook heading into Week 1 of 2026 regular season
Heading into Week 1 of the 2026 regular season, how much salary cap space do the Jacksonville Jaguars have to work with?
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