The Salary Cap Show

“The Cap Isn’t Real”: How NFL Teams Actually Create Cap Space


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Tired of myths about the NFL salary cap? Discover how real NFL front offices manipulate the cap to sign stars, extend contracts, and stay competitive year after year.

In this episode of The Salary Cap Show presented by Front Office Pros, we break down the advanced strategies that fantasy managers in dynasty salary cap leagues need to master:

  • How restructures and contract extensions instantly free up millions in cap space (and why they're not "cheating" the system)
  • The power of post-June 1st cuts — split dead cap hits across two years for massive current-year relief
  • Void years explained: The sneaky tool teams use to prorate bonuses and push costs into the future
  • The real impact of dead cap — why overusing restructures can trap teams (and your fantasy roster) long-term
  • Strategic decision-making: When to extend, cut, or trade to avoid dead money disasters

Whether you're a dynasty salary cap GM trying to build a contender without blowing up your cap, or just want to understand why your favorite NFL team makes "confusing" moves—this episode reveals the front-office playbook.

Perfect for fantasy football players in contract-based leagues who want to think like real GMs and dominate trades, extensions, and roster management.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Intro
  • 00:49 The Core Misconception
  • 04:14 Restructures
  • 08:59 Extensions
  • 12:11 Post-June 1 Cuts
  • 15:51 Void Years
  • 19:49:01 Dead Cap Isn’t Always Bad
  • 22:00 Why Teams Still Get in Trouble
  • 28:52 Outro

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