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Trey McBride and Kyler Murray make NFL's best roster under salary cap

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 4:49 PM

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Trey McBride and Kyler Murray make NFL's best roster under salary cap
Summary

NFL.com has compiled a best 53-man roster according to the 2026 salary cap. Arizona Cardinals player Trey McBride, a first-team All-Pro, is featured as the starting tight end with a cap hit of $8.7 million. Kyler Murray, now with the Minnesota Vikings and serving as a backup quarterback, also made the list, costing only $1.3 million against the cap despite previous success as a starter. This ranking comes as teams wrap up offseason activities ahead of training camp.

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  • •Trey McBride is the starting tight end on the roster.
  • •Kyler Murray is a backup quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings.
  • •McBride had 126 receptions last season, ranking second in the NFL.
  • •Murray's cap hit for 2026 is $1.3 million despite past accolades.
  • •The roster composition reflects strategic value under salary cap rules.
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  • 4:49 PMYahoo Sports — 'Best roster salary cap can buy' has 1 Cardinal, 1 former Cardinal
What they're saying
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Attempting to make the best 53-man roster under salary cap rules, Trey McBride and one former Cardinal makes the list.

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