Offseason negotiations have seemingly been out on hold while the NFL and its players try to hash out a new collective bargaining agreement. It appears teams already have a number of where the salary cap is expected to be for the 2020 NFL season.
According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the cap is projected to grow up to $200 million:
Negotiations are ongoing, but the NFL and NFLPA are projecting a salary cap of roughly $200 million per club for 2020. If new CBA is ratified, revenue would increase from expanded playoffs, which could cause the cap to rise somewhat. Bigger jumps expected in 2021 and beyond.
The more than $10 million jump in the cap from last year certainly gives good reason for future free agents to be excited about their prospects. It is safe to say that some new record-breaking deals could be on the way for those that are slated to receive a payday in the near future.
There has been plenty of speculation regarding the new CBA. Household names like Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman are among the players that have taken a firm stand against the latest version of the deal.
The biggest issue that has been cited are the league’s plans to expand the season. More games clearly means more revenue However, it will come at the cost of them risking further injury. Although the player’s executive council opted to vote against it, it remains to be seen how the rest of the vote will pan out.