NFL teams report dead cap space after June 1 deadline

As of June 5, 2026, the NFL has updated totals for dead cap space across all teams following the June 1 salary cap deadline. The Miami Dolphins lead with $179,214,257 in dead cap space, followed closely by the Cleveland Browns at $116,820,743 and the New Orleans Saints at $112,123,154. The New York Jets rank 29th with a total of $111,466,021 in dead cap. Teams must account for all cap dollars, affecting roster moves and contracts of players removed from rosters. This often influences future team strategies and player transactions as teams navigate their salary caps going forward.

• 8:11 PMYahoo Sports — Post-June 1 dead cap space for all 32 NFL teams (including the Bills)
• 8:01 PMYahoo Sports — Post-June 1 dead cap space for all 32 NFL teams (including the Jets)