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READ MORE2026 Season · Finances
Cap & Contract Snapshot
High-level financial overview of the Patriots' 2026 contract situation. All figures sourced from Route1Report Contracts & Spotrac.
| Category | Amount | NFL Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 NFL Salary Cap (Base) | $301.2M | — |
| 2025 Rollover Cap | +$47.3M | #1 in NFL |
| Adjustment | +$4.5M | 14th |
| Adjusted Salary Cap | $353.0M | #1 in NFL |
| Active Roster Cap Total | $312.6M | 9th |
| Dead Money | $38.5M | 16th |
| Reserve Lists | $885K | 24th |
| Cap Used (Top-51) | $317.0M | 3rd |
| Cap Space (Top-51) | $36.0M | #5 in NFL |
| Season | Projected Cap Max | Committed Cap | Projected Cap Space |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (Current) | $352.0M (adj.) | $351.9M | $36.0M (Top-51) |
| 2027 | $323.0M | $295.5M | ~$28.6M |
| 2028 | ~$355.0M | $196.6M | ~$186.9M |
Data sourced from Route1Report Contracts Page & Spotrac.com · Updated May 2026
Projected Lineup
Projected 2026 depth chart based on local reporting. PFF ratings reflect 2025-26 performance.
