NFL Salary Cap in 2021 Higher Than Expected
NFL teams have been preparing for a salary cap drop in 2021.
With the COVID-19 pandemic plummeting ticket sales as teams had to limit attendance across the league, the NFL s overall profit in 2020 took a dip.
As a result, the predicted salary cap number for the 2021 league year was expected to around $175 million.
After league owners talked to the NFL Players Association (NFLPA), the two sides agreed on a slightly higher salary cap.
A minimum of $180 million is welcome news.
Whether it s $180 million or a little higher, any bump from $175 million is a good thing.