It’s the quietest time of the year for the NFL. Between the end of the offseason and the start of training camp, business around the league is slow as players are away, and coaches and general managers get some downtime before another long season.
That doesn’t mean business doesn’t go down, though. It’s a popular time for teams to work on contract extensions for their players or reach a long-term agreement with a player on the franchise tag.
The Washington Commanders were busy this offseason, adding over 20 players in free agency and another 20 via the 2024 NFL draft and undrafted free agency. Despite all those moves, the Commanders remain in excellent salary-cap shape heading into the 2024 season. If general manager Adam Peters wants to make a big move, such as acquiring a certain high-priced receiver via trade, money would be no obstacle.
Where do the Commanders rank among all 32 NFL teams in salary cap room? Using Over the Cap, here is the cap space for every team from most to least.
1. New England Patriots: $45,657,361
Jan 17, 2024; Foxborough, MA, USA; A New England Patriots helmet sits on a table prior to a press conference at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports
2. Washington Commanders: $37,016,953
Nov 23, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; A view of a Washington Commanders helmet during the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
3. Arizona Cardinals: $35,387,737
Dec 31, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Arizona Cardinals helmet on the bench against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
4. Detroit Lions: $34,586,715
Dec 3, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Detailed view of the Detroit Lions helmet during warmups before the game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
5. Las Vegas Raiders: $34,098,440
Nov 11, 2023; Frankfurt, Germany; A fan poses with large Las Vegas Raiders helmet at the NFL Frankfurt Experience. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
6. San Francisco 49ers: $31,463,497
Dec 31, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; San Francisco 49ers helmet against the Washington Commanders during the first half at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
7. Jacksonville Jaguars: $28,583,599
Oct 29, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars helmet on the sidelines against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
8. Green Bay Packers: $28,436,607
Sep 24, 2023; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; A Green Bay Packers helmet sits on the sidelines during the game against the New Orleans Saints at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
9. Minnesota Vikings: $26,264,191
Nov 27, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; A Minnesota Vikings helmet sits idle on the field before the game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Chicago Bears at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
10. Indianapolis Colts: $25,931,052
Sep 17, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; A detailed view of an Indianapolis Colts helmet on the sideline during the game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports
11. Philadelphia Eagles: $25,754,363
Nov 20, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; A general view of a Philadelphia Eagles helmet against the Kansas City Chiefs prior to a game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
12. Tennessee Titans: $24,319,137
Jan 10, 2021; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Titans players wear a “615 Strong” logo on their helmets as they face the Baltimore Ravens. Mandatory Credit: George Walker/The Tennessean via USA TODAY Sports
13. Chicago Bears: $21,545,204
Sep 24, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; A general view of a Chicago Bears helmet and ball cap against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
14. Cincinnati Bengals: $21,190,663
Dec 31, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; A general view of a Cincinnati Bengals helmet against the Kansas City Chiefs during the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
15. Los Angeles Chargers: $20,656,935
Oct 22, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; A general view of a Los Angeles Chargers helmet against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
16. Houston Texans: $20,206,274
Nov 19, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; View of a Houston Texans battle red helmet before the game against the Arizona Cardinals at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
17. Miami Dolphins: $16,016,594
Jul 27, 2022; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; A general view of a Miami Dolphins helmet on the field during training camp at Baptist Health Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
18. Pittsburgh Steelers: $15,945,541
Feb 7, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; A large Pittsburgh Steelers helmet at the NFL Experience at the Mandalay Bay South Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
19. Kansas City Chiefs: $15,607,609
Feb 4, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Detailed view of Kansas City Chiefs helmet. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
20. Cleveland Browns: $13,703,177
Dec 3, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Riddell speedflex Cleveland Browns helmets on the sidelines at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
21. Dallas Cowboys: $12,050,365
Sep 24, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Detail view of a Dallas Cowboys helmet in the second half against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
22. New Orleans Saints: $12,041,483
Nov 12, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; A New Orleans Saints helmet during the game between the Minnesota Vikings and the New Orleans Saints at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
23. New York Giants: $11,465,031
Dec 17, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; A detailed view of a New York Giants helmet before the game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
24. Buffalo Bills: $10,138,145
Oct 22, 2023; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Buffalo Bills helmets seen by the bench prior to a game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
25. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: $8,589,488
Oct 15, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA;Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs (78) looks on against the Detroit Lions during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports
26. Los Angeles Rams: $8,581,034
Nov 5, 2023; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; General view of an Los Angeles Rams helmet during warmups prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
27. Seattle Seahawks: $8,500,186
Aug 26, 2023; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; A Seattle Seahawks helmet sits on the sidelines during warmups prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
28. Denver Broncos: $7,656,655
Oct 12, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; A general view of a Denver Broncos helmet against the Kansas City Chiefs prior to a game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
29. Atlanta Falcons: $6,645,509
Dec 18, 2022; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; General view of a Atlanta Falcons helmet during warm ups against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
30. New York Jets: $6,184,827
Aug 12, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; New York Jets helmet during the second quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
31. Carolina Panthers: $6,042,156
Jan 2, 2022; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Carolina Panthers helmets on the sidelines in the second quarter of their game against the Carolina Panthers at the Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
32. Baltimore Ravens: $5,944,934
Nov 7, 2022; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; General view of the Baltimore Ravens helmet during the warm ups before the game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
