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A huge fan of the Patriots, Red Sox, Celtics, UConn BB, Bruins. First person to create a webpage focused on a NFL team’s salary cap. Consider it a coincidence and not a correlation the Pats’ success since my coverage of their salary cap started in 2001.
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Pats-Seahawks injury reports for Friday:
January 31, 2026 at 12:09 AM
Pats-Seahawks injury reports for Friday:
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As part of their injury report, the Patriots played it down the middle by listing all nine players as questionable for Super Bowl LX.
That includes LB Robert Spillane (ankle) and DE/OLB Harold Landry (knee), who didn’t practice the last 2 days.
That includes LB Robert Spillane (ankle) and DE/OLB Harold Landry (knee), who didn’t practice the last 2 days.
January 31, 2026 at 12:14 AM
As part of their injury report, the Patriots played it down the middle by listing all nine players as questionable for Super Bowl LX.
That includes LB Robert Spillane (ankle) and DE/OLB Harold Landry (knee), who didn’t practice the last 2 days.
That includes LB Robert Spillane (ankle) and DE/OLB Harold Landry (knee), who didn’t practice the last 2 days.
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NFL salary cap over the years:
2013: $123M
2014: $133M
2015: $143.28M
2016: $155.27M
2017: $167M
2018: $177.2M
2019: $188.2M
2020: $198.2M
2021: $182.5M
2022: $208.2M
2023: $224.8M
2024: $255.4M
2025: $279.2M
2026: $301.2M-$305.7M (projected)
Business is booming.
2013: $123M
2014: $133M
2015: $143.28M
2016: $155.27M
2017: $167M
2018: $177.2M
2019: $188.2M
2020: $198.2M
2021: $182.5M
2022: $208.2M
2023: $224.8M
2024: $255.4M
2025: $279.2M
2026: $301.2M-$305.7M (projected)
Business is booming.
The NFL informed clubs today it is projecting a 2026 salary cap in the range of $301.2 million to $305.7 million per club, per source.
That would represent another significant jump from this year’s $279.2 million cap number, and nearly $100M than the $208.2M cap in 2022.
That would represent another significant jump from this year’s $279.2 million cap number, and nearly $100M than the $208.2M cap in 2022.
January 30, 2026 at 8:16 PM
NFL salary cap over the years:
2013: $123M
2014: $133M
2015: $143.28M
2016: $155.27M
2017: $167M
2018: $177.2M
2019: $188.2M
2020: $198.2M
2021: $182.5M
2022: $208.2M
2023: $224.8M
2024: $255.4M
2025: $279.2M
2026: $301.2M-$305.7M (projected)
Business is booming.
2013: $123M
2014: $133M
2015: $143.28M
2016: $155.27M
2017: $167M
2018: $177.2M
2019: $188.2M
2020: $198.2M
2021: $182.5M
2022: $208.2M
2023: $224.8M
2024: $255.4M
2025: $279.2M
2026: $301.2M-$305.7M (projected)
Business is booming.
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The NFL is now expected to have its first $300 million salary cap in 2026, with the exact number to be finalized before free agency officially opens March 11.
The NFL informed clubs today it is projecting a 2026 salary cap in the range of $301.2 million to $305.7 million per club, per source.
That would represent another significant jump from this year’s $279.2 million cap number, and nearly $100M than the $208.2M cap in 2022.
That would represent another significant jump from this year’s $279.2 million cap number, and nearly $100M than the $208.2M cap in 2022.
January 30, 2026 at 8:15 PM
The NFL is now expected to have its first $300 million salary cap in 2026, with the exact number to be finalized before free agency officially opens March 11.
(1/2) My latest projection for the Patriots 2026 salary cap space number after splitting the difference in the range ($301.2Mto $305.7M) for the 2026 League Cap number is $42.6M with 50 players signed.
I am including LTBE incentives in my numbers.
I am including LTBE incentives in my numbers.
January 30, 2026 at 10:07 PM
(1/2) My latest projection for the Patriots 2026 salary cap space number after splitting the difference in the range ($301.2Mto $305.7M) for the 2026 League Cap number is $42.6M with 50 players signed.
I am including LTBE incentives in my numbers.
I am including LTBE incentives in my numbers.
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Here's what the cap increases look like since the 2011 CBA with both the low and high projections for 2026
January 30, 2026 at 8:27 PM
Here's what the cap increases look like since the 2011 CBA with both the low and high projections for 2026
I was using $304.4M for the 2026 League Cap number. Going forward I will split the difference of the numbers in the range and use $303.45M.
The NFL informed clubs today it is projecting a 2026 salary cap in the range of $301.2 million to $305.7 million per club, per source.
That would represent another significant jump from this year’s $279.2 million cap number, and nearly $100M than the $208.2M cap in 2022.
That would represent another significant jump from this year’s $279.2 million cap number, and nearly $100M than the $208.2M cap in 2022.
January 30, 2026 at 8:35 PM
I was using $304.4M for the 2026 League Cap number. Going forward I will split the difference of the numbers in the range and use $303.45M.
Has anyone ever used Pimsleur to learn a different language? If so, what was your experience using it?
January 30, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Has anyone ever used Pimsleur to learn a different language? If so, what was your experience using it?
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Drake Maye did not practice today due to illness and shoulder, per Mike Vrabel.
January 30, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Drake Maye did not practice today due to illness and shoulder, per Mike Vrabel.
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From the lighter side:
It is Friday … which usually means the song “Friday” by Sir Charles Jones plays … but since this is more like a Thursday practice, players tell director of player engagement Richie Armand on the aux to go to the next song.
Staying in routine.
It is Friday … which usually means the song “Friday” by Sir Charles Jones plays … but since this is more like a Thursday practice, players tell director of player engagement Richie Armand on the aux to go to the next song.
Staying in routine.
January 30, 2026 at 5:25 PM
From the lighter side:
It is Friday … which usually means the song “Friday” by Sir Charles Jones plays … but since this is more like a Thursday practice, players tell director of player engagement Richie Armand on the aux to go to the next song.
Staying in routine.
It is Friday … which usually means the song “Friday” by Sir Charles Jones plays … but since this is more like a Thursday practice, players tell director of player engagement Richie Armand on the aux to go to the next song.
Staying in routine.
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Patriots "core 4" special teams report (vs. DEN):
January 30, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Patriots "core 4" special teams report (vs. DEN):
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Patriots offensive lineman Ben Brown is following the family tradition with his upcoming Super Bowl appearance.
Patriots’ Ben Brown following family tradition with Super Bowl appearance
Brown’s grandfather earned two Super Bowl rings with the Packers in the 1960s.
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January 30, 2026 at 12:29 PM
Patriots offensive lineman Ben Brown is following the family tradition with his upcoming Super Bowl appearance.
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For this former rookie free agent on his fourth team in three years, joining the Mike Vrabel-led Patriots turned out to be a life-changing event.
Joining Mike Vrabel a life-changing experience for Patriots’ Cory Durden
Durden was signed by the Patriots after roster cutdowns.
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January 30, 2026 at 12:44 PM
For this former rookie free agent on his fourth team in three years, joining the Mike Vrabel-led Patriots turned out to be a life-changing event.
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Super Bowl story: Milton Williams.
Signing a Patriots-record $104 million contract ... and then somehow exceeding expectations.
www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
Signing a Patriots-record $104 million contract ... and then somehow exceeding expectations.
www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
How Patriots' investment in Milton Williams on defense has paid off
Milton Williams became the highest-paid player in Patriots history last March after winning it all with the Eagles.
www.espn.com
January 30, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Super Bowl story: Milton Williams.
Signing a Patriots-record $104 million contract ... and then somehow exceeding expectations.
www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
Signing a Patriots-record $104 million contract ... and then somehow exceeding expectations.
www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
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Patriots Friday
🏈11:30a: Practice (indoors)
🎙️1:10p: Mike Vrabel
🔒🚪1:20p: Locker room
NOTES: Will become 1st team to start multiple rookie OL in a Super Bowl...CBs Carlton Davis III/Christian Gonzalez rank 1st/2nd in lowest passer rating allowed in coverage in playoffs.
🏈11:30a: Practice (indoors)
🎙️1:10p: Mike Vrabel
🔒🚪1:20p: Locker room
NOTES: Will become 1st team to start multiple rookie OL in a Super Bowl...CBs Carlton Davis III/Christian Gonzalez rank 1st/2nd in lowest passer rating allowed in coverage in playoffs.
January 30, 2026 at 11:27 AM
Patriots Friday
🏈11:30a: Practice (indoors)
🎙️1:10p: Mike Vrabel
🔒🚪1:20p: Locker room
NOTES: Will become 1st team to start multiple rookie OL in a Super Bowl...CBs Carlton Davis III/Christian Gonzalez rank 1st/2nd in lowest passer rating allowed in coverage in playoffs.
🏈11:30a: Practice (indoors)
🎙️1:10p: Mike Vrabel
🔒🚪1:20p: Locker room
NOTES: Will become 1st team to start multiple rookie OL in a Super Bowl...CBs Carlton Davis III/Christian Gonzalez rank 1st/2nd in lowest passer rating allowed in coverage in playoffs.
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From the man who brought you the 2025 French Open final, Carlos Alcaraz produces another one of tennis' greatest ever escapes.
On a ludicrous 5.5 hours on Rod Laver Arena ⬇️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
On a ludicrous 5.5 hours on Rod Laver Arena ⬇️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
Carlos Alcaraz reaches first Australian Open final after escaping Alexander Zverev in seesaw match
Alcaraz led 2-0, 4-4 when he appeared to hurt his upper-right leg stretching for a volley. He still came back to win an epic.
www.nytimes.com
January 30, 2026 at 9:32 AM
From the man who brought you the 2025 French Open final, Carlos Alcaraz produces another one of tennis' greatest ever escapes.
On a ludicrous 5.5 hours on Rod Laver Arena ⬇️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
On a ludicrous 5.5 hours on Rod Laver Arena ⬇️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
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Patriots-Seahawks Injury Reports for Thursday.
January 30, 2026 at 12:06 AM
Patriots-Seahawks Injury Reports for Thursday.
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Patriots–Broncos in the AFC Championship averaged 48.6 MILLION viewers and peaked at nearly 58 million, making it the most-watched game of this NFL postseason on any network.
America still stops for the Patriots.
America still stops for the Patriots.
January 30, 2026 at 12:15 AM
Patriots–Broncos in the AFC Championship averaged 48.6 MILLION viewers and peaked at nearly 58 million, making it the most-watched game of this NFL postseason on any network.
America still stops for the Patriots.
America still stops for the Patriots.
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QB Drake Maye (right shoulder) was limited in Thursday's practice, per the Patriots' participation report.
LB Robert Spillane (ankle), OLB/DE Harold Landry III (knee) and OT/TE Thayer Munford Jr. (knee) didn't practice.
LB Robert Spillane (ankle), OLB/DE Harold Landry III (knee) and OT/TE Thayer Munford Jr. (knee) didn't practice.
January 29, 2026 at 11:41 PM
QB Drake Maye (right shoulder) was limited in Thursday's practice, per the Patriots' participation report.
LB Robert Spillane (ankle), OLB/DE Harold Landry III (knee) and OT/TE Thayer Munford Jr. (knee) didn't practice.
LB Robert Spillane (ankle), OLB/DE Harold Landry III (knee) and OT/TE Thayer Munford Jr. (knee) didn't practice.
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No Patriot fan would have expected this in Mike Vrabel's first season as Patriots HC. No matter what the result at the Superbowl this has been one hell of a season
January 29, 2026 at 9:33 PM
No Patriot fan would have expected this in Mike Vrabel's first season as Patriots HC. No matter what the result at the Superbowl this has been one hell of a season
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Expected 8 to 10 wins going into the season.
After the Steelers loss, thought playoffs were a long shot.
More than anything, just wanted to see what we had on offense since it’s been bleak post Brady.
After the Steelers loss, thought playoffs were a long shot.
More than anything, just wanted to see what we had on offense since it’s been bleak post Brady.
January 29, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Expected 8 to 10 wins going into the season.
After the Steelers loss, thought playoffs were a long shot.
More than anything, just wanted to see what we had on offense since it’s been bleak post Brady.
After the Steelers loss, thought playoffs were a long shot.
More than anything, just wanted to see what we had on offense since it’s been bleak post Brady.
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My pick was 8-9, including an 0-3 start. Thought they would be a tough out towards the end of the year and would spring an upset down the line.
I stopped betting for a reason.
I stopped betting for a reason.
January 29, 2026 at 9:06 PM
My pick was 8-9, including an 0-3 start. Thought they would be a tough out towards the end of the year and would spring an upset down the line.
I stopped betting for a reason.
I stopped betting for a reason.
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Absolutely, making the playoffs was the goal at the start of the season. Everything else has just been icing on the cake.
January 29, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Absolutely, making the playoffs was the goal at the start of the season. Everything else has just been icing on the cake.
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Source: ICE to begin using empty Melania theaters as temporary detention facilities.
January 29, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Source: ICE to begin using empty Melania theaters as temporary detention facilities.
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My preseason prediction was 10-11 wins and maybe a single playoff win while Maye establishes himself as a top 10 QB.
Needless to say they have wildly exceeded my expectations.
Needless to say they have wildly exceeded my expectations.
January 29, 2026 at 9:00 PM
My preseason prediction was 10-11 wins and maybe a single playoff win while Maye establishes himself as a top 10 QB.
Needless to say they have wildly exceeded my expectations.
Needless to say they have wildly exceeded my expectations.