The 2026 NFL offseason begins for many teams immediately after Week 18, with front offices poised to spend the following weeks deciding which significant moves they will make. While cap casualties will inevitably change the landscape, we can already get an early look at 2026 NFL cap space and identify which teams will have the most capital to spend.
Let’s dive into our look at the NFL teams with the most cap space in 2026, with data via OvertheCap.com.
Tennessee Titans – $105.83 Million
It is time to start building an NFL-caliber team around quarterback Cam Ward. The Tennessee Titans have more than $100 million that could be spent this offseason, and it would not be all that surprising if they replicate the approach taken by the New England Patriots last spring. By that, we mean spreading the money around evenly to address multiple needs and shore up depth rather than just splurging on one or two big-name players. One added benefit for Tennessee, in terms of financial flexibility, is that the team does not have any impending free agents whom it cannot afford to lose.
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Las Vegas Raiders – $104.95 Million
The good news for the Las Vegas Raiders is that they could have more than $100 million to spend this offseason to surround whichever rookie quarterback they pick with a better supporting cast. Unfortunately, if Braden Smith and Tyler Linderbaum are kept out of NFL free agency, there are very few compelling, high-end starting offensive linemen who will be on the open market. Similar to the Titans, Las Vegas does not really have any impending free agents whom it must re-sign this spring.
Related: Las Vegas Raiders Offseason Moves That Should Be Made
Los Angeles Chargers – $101.7 Million
The Los Angeles Chargers are among the leaders in 2026 NFL cap space entering the offseason, but plenty of that money could be going toward players already on the roster. Edge rushers Khalil Mack and Odafe Oweh are both free agents after the season, as are running backs Kimani Vidal and Najee Harris. Furthermore, Los Angeles might want to prioritize contract extensions with Derwin James, Tuli Tuipulotu, Daiyan Henley, and Quentin Johnston. By the time all that money is spent on keeping key parts of the Chargers’ roster together, there could be significantly less available to dip into NFL free agency.
New York Jets – $90.87 Million
The New York Jets probably will not be retaining Breece Hall this offseason, so he is one impending free agent who will not eat into the cap space. New York also has quite a few avenues to get itself over the $100 million mark for available cap space. Of course, this is also a franchise in a multi-year rebuild that has holes up and down the roster. New York’s wisest strategy would be a patient approach, gradually building out the core for the quarterback of the future. Perhaps the front office will even give Aaron Glenn some starting-caliber players for his secondary.
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Washington Commanders – $81.9 Million
The good news for the Washington Commanders is that following a disastrous season, general manager Adam Peters will have money to spend this offseason. Some of that money could go toward re-signing Bobby Wagner, but that still leaves more than enough to address some voids on the remainder of this defense and offense. Plus, Washington doesn’t have to think about a Jayden Daniels contract extension impacting its books for a few more years, so it can afford to have some bigger cap hits for 2026-27.
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