Salary cap space All information shown is current as of 5:28 p.m. on Tuesday, September 3 Current space: between $5.7 million and $5.8 million — likely $5.7 million. This includes the estimated salary cap impacts of all known signings and releases. More information about our cap space calculation is available below the tables. Please note: All NFL teams must remain below the salary cap between the beginning of the new league year in mid-March and the end of each season. Suppose our estimate of the team’s cap space is a negative number. In that case, it’s either because a) contracts for some reported signings have not yet been officially submitted to the league office, or b) there is a difference between publicly available salary information and the official figures. Most recent transactions Activated from practice squad (9/3) defensive tackle Marlon Tuipulotu Signed to practice squad (9/2) defensive back Eric Scott Signed to practice squad (9/2) defensive tackle Marlon Tuipulotu and running back Emani Bailey Released from practice squad 9/2 defensive tackle Matt Dickerson and defensive tackle Neil Farrell Released from practice squad 8/30 running back Emani Bailey Signed to practice squad (8/30) cornerback Nic Jones, quarterback Bailey Zappe Signed (8/30) running back Samaje Perine Wavied (8/30) defensive back Eric Scott Signed to practice squad with IPP exemption (8/28) tackle Chukwuebuka Godrick Signed to practice squad (8/28) running back Emani Bailey, linebacker Swayze Bozeman, safety Deon Bush, linebacker Cole Christiansen, tight end Baylor Cupp, defensive tackle Matt Dickerson, defensive tackle Neil Farrell, running back Keaontay Ingram, defensive end Truman Jones, defensive tackle Fabien Lovett, tackle Lucas Niang, wide receiver Nikko Remigio, wide receiver Justyn Ross, cornerback Keith Taylor and wide receiver Montrell Washington Claimed from Cowboys (8/28) defensive back Eric Scott Waived 8/28 cornerback Nic Jones Acquired through trade (8/27) tight end Peyton Hendershot Waived with injury designationTyree Gillespie Waived (8/27)Emani Bailey, linebacker Swayze Bozeman, tight end Baylor Cupp, defensive tackle Neil Farrell, tackle Chukwuebuka Godrick, cornerback Kamal Hadden, running back Keaontay Ingram, linebacker Curtis Jacobs, defensive end Truman Jones, defensive tackle Fabien Lovett, cornerback D.J. Miller, tackle Lucas Niang, quarterback Chris Oladokun, wide receiver Cornell Powell, running back Deneric Prince, running back Louis Rees-Zammit, wide receiver Nikko Remigio, wide receiver Justyn Ross, cornerback Keith Taylor, wide receiver Kadarius Toney and wide receiver Montrell Washington Released (8/27)Irv Smith Jr., defensive tackle Matt Dickerson, safety Deon Bush, linebacker Cole Christiansen Reserve/NFI (8/27) defensive end BJ Thompson Reserve/PUP (8/27) defensive end Charles Omenihu Acquired through trade (8/26)Cameron Thomas Signed (8/26) wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster Waived (8/26) defensive back Miles Battle, quarterback Ian Book, defensive back Ekow Boye-Doe, wide receiver Phillip Brooks, defensive end Owen Carney, defensive tackle Alex Gubner, defensive back Kelvin Joseph, tackle Griffin McDowell, long snapper Randen Plattner, wide receiver Kyle Sheets, tight end Geor’quarius Spivey and tackle Nick Torres Released with injury settlement (8/23) wide receiver Jaaron Hayek Reserve/Injured (8/22) wide receiver Jaaron Hayek Signed contract extension (8/22) center Creed Humphrey Waived with injury designation (8/21) wide receiver Jaaron Hayek Older transactions are at the bottom of the page. Roster by position Positon Group Num Players Offensive Linemen 10 J.Taylor, J.Thuney, C.Humphrey, T.Smith, K.Suamataia, W.Morris, M.Caliendo, H.Nourzad, E.Driskell, C.Hanson Tight Ends 4 T.Kelce, N.Gray, J.Wiley, P.Hendershot Running Backs 3 I.Pacheco, S.Perine, C.Steele Wide Receivers 7 J.Smith-Schuster, M.Hardman, M.Brown, R.Rice, X.Worthy, S.Moore, Ju.Watson Quarterbacks 2 P.Mahomes, C.Wentz Defensive Linemen 10 D.Nnadi, F.Anudike-Uzomah, M.Danna, G.Karlaftis, Ch.Jones, T.Wharton, M.Pennel, C.Thomas, M.Herring, M.Tuipulotu Linebackers 5 D.Tranquill, N.Bolton, L.Chenal, J.Cochrane, Ca.Jones Defensive Backs 9 Ja.Watson, J.Reid, T.McDuffie, B.Cook, J.Williams, N.Johnson, C.Conner, J.Hicks, C.Roland-Wallace Placekickers 1 H.Butker Punters 1 M.Araiza Long Snappers 1 J.Winchester Total 53 – Please note: The number of players listed in each position group may include players who are under contract, but are not counted on the active roster because of a roster exemption. Those players are indicated in the second table. The Total shown here is the number of players who are counted on the active roster; adding up the numbers for each position group may give a different result. Roster by category Active Roster Pos No. Hgt Wgt Exp Thru Hit Dead Svgs Anudike-Uzomah, Felix2023:1/31:KAN Kansas St. DE 97 6-3 255 1 2026 $2.7M $9.7M -$7.0M Araiza, Matt2022:6/180:BUF San Diego St. P 14 6-2 200 2 2024 $795K $0K $795K Bolton, Nick2021:2/58:KAN Missouri LB 32 5-11 237 3 2024 $3.5M $401K $3.1M Brown, Marquise2019:1/25:BAL Oklahoma WR 5 5-9 180 5 2024 $7.0M $6.5M $456K Butker, Harrison2017:7/233:CAR Georgia Tech K 7 6-4 199 7 2024 $3.4M $18.5M -$15.1M Caliendo, Mike2022:UDFA:KAN W. Michigan OL 66 6-4 301 2 2024 $915K $0K $915K Chenal, Leo2022:3/103:KAN Wisconsin LB 54 6-3 250 2 2025 $1.4M $425K $951K Cochrane, Jack2022:UDFA:KAN S. Dakota LB 43 6-3 236 2 2024 $985K $0K $985K Conner, Chamarri2023:4/119:KAN Virginia Tech DB 27 6-0 205 1 2026 $1.1M $564K $539K Cook, Bryan2022:2/62:KAN Cincinnati S 6 6-1 206 2 2025 $1.6M $716K $878K Danna, Michael2020:5/177:KAN Michigan DE 51 6-2 257 4 2026 $4.7M $13.0M -$8.3M Driskell, Ethan2024:UDFA:KAN Marshall T 75 6-9 329 0 2026 $808K $265K $543K Gray, Noah2021:5/162:KAN Duke TE 83 6-3 240 3 2024 $3.2M $78K $3.1M Hanson, C.J.2024:7/248:KAN Holy Cross OL 61 6-5 300 0 2027 $816K $85K $731K Hardman, Mecole2019:2/56:KAN Georgia WR 17 5-10 187 5 2024 $985K $0K $985K Hendershot, Peyton2022:UDFA:DAL Indiana TE 88 6-4 254 2 2025 $985K $0K $985K Herring, Malik2021:UDFA:KAN Georgia DE 94 6-3 275 3 2024 $985K $0K $985K Hicks, Jaden2024:4/133:KAN Washngton St. CB 21 6-2 211 0 2027 $927K $529K $398K Humphrey, Creed2021:2/63:KAN Oklahoma C 52 6-4 302 3 2024 $5.2M $35.4M -$30.2M Johnson, Nazeeh2022:7/259:KAN Marshall S 13 5-10 199 2 2024 $915K $0K $915K Jones, Cam2023:UDFA:KAN Indiana LB 44 6-1 226 1 2025 $920K $10K $910K Jones, Chris2016:2/37:KAN Mississippi St. DT 95 6-6 310 8 2028 $7.4M $60.0M -$52.7M Karlaftis, George2022:1/30:KAN Purdue DE 56 6-4 263 2 2025 $3.3M $7.1M -$3.8M Kelce, Travis2013:3/63:KAN Cincinnati TE 87 6-5 250 11 2025 $19.6M $22.1M -$2.6M Mahomes, Patrick2017:1/10:KAN Texas Tech QB 15 6-2 225 7 2031 $37.0M $113.6M -$76.6M McDuffie, Trent2022:1/21:KAN Washington CB 22
Kansas City Chiefs roster
Confident Daniel Jones talks playoffs, and points as season dawns
Chris Pedota, NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK Giants’ quarterback enters the season with high expectations New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is heading into the season with high expectations. On Tuesday, Jones talked about expecting to both lead an offense that scores a lot of points this season and a team that goes to the playoffs. “We have high expectations of this team, and we certainly plan to play in the playoffs, plan to play in the postseason. We’re going to get there by focusing on what we’re doing right now,” Jones said. Jones thinks the offense, which scored just 15.6 points per game last year, will be vastly improved. “We’ve got high expectations. High expectations of what we can be as a group on offense,” he said. “I think based on the work we’ve put in and progress we’ve made, we expect to be a good unit, score a lot of points and attack a defense a lot of different ways.” Jones expressed confident in the offensive line, which has been a problematic group for the Giants for a number of years. “I’ve got a lot of confidence in that group. I think that group’s played well,” Jones said. “I think they’ve played really well throughout training camp. We’ve got some veterans who (we) brought in, some older guys who I think have done a good job and gotten on the same page. I think (Offensive Line Coach) Carm (Carmen Bricillo) has done a really good job working with that group. I feel like we have a good plan this week. I’m excited. I think that group’s played well.” Jones, incidentally, said whether or not to keep or shave his beard will be a “game-time decision.” We know which side Kay Adams is on: .@heykayadams addresses the GIANT elephant in the room… @JEluemunor @Giants @Daniel_Jones10 pic.twitter.com/LTHTf1Ol7f — Up & Adams (@UpAndAdamsShow) September 3, 2024
Cowboys offense: Zeke Elliott, Dalvin Cook not expect to lead Dallas rushing attack
Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images Little known Rico Dowdle could surprise many Browns fans in Week 1 When the Cleveland Browns and Dallas Cowboys square off in Week 1 of the 2024 NFL regular season everyone expects a show. The Browns had the best defense in the regular season last year but the Cowboys have the connection between QB Dak Prescott and WR Ceedee Lamb. Cleveland hopes that the returning Deshaun Watson can take advantage of multiple injuries on Dallas’ defense and his strong supporting cast. While the Browns are favorites in Week 1, they also face a few important injury concerns while the Cowboys started the week healthy. The offense in Dallas has seen some huge changes in the backfield over the last couple of seasons. First, the Cowboys moved on from Ezekiel Elliott in favor of Tony Pollard. Elliott was brought back but Pollard departed in free agency this offseason. Dallas added veteran Dalvin Cook after training camp but little-known Rico Dowdle might actually carry the unit in 2024: In a room that includes Elliott and Dalvin Cook, Dowdle should be the favorite to lead the Cowboys in rushing attempts and rushing yards this season. Dwodle was undrafted in 2020 after four years with the South Carolina Gamecocks. His best season came as a freshman when he had 764 yards rushing and six touchdowns. He added more pass receptions as his college career went on but topped out at 22 catches for 167 yards. The 26-year-old Dwodle has played in 36 games for the Cowboys. He missed all of 2021 with a hip injury and 12 games in 2022 with one to his ankle. Before last year, Dwodle had only seven rushing attempts but got 89 in 2023 for 361 yards and two touchdowns. This preseason, Dwodle was only on the field for the first week of preseason. He had three carries for 14 yards. With Cleveland’s stout defense and playing on the road, it would be a surprise if Dwodle burst on the scene in Week 1 but he’s a name Browns fans might want to know.
Ravens restructure Justin Tucker’s contract to create extra salary cap space
Ravens restructure Justin Tucker’s contract to create extra salary cap space glenn erby We previously wrote about Baltimore’s need to become salary cap compliant before Thursday’s season opener against the Chiefs. GM Eric DeCosta has several options at his disposal. DeCosta used one on Monday, restructuring the contract of All-Pro linebacker Roquan Smith, freeing up $3.65 million in salary cap space. He did it again on Tuesday, restructuring All-Pro defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike and Justin Tucker. Tucker’s restructure saves the Ravens over $1.7 million. The 49ers restructured the contract of WR Deebo Samuel, creating $16.4M in cap space. The Ravens restructured the contracts of DT Nnamdi Madubuike, K Justin Tucker and LB Roquan Smith, creating $9.3M in cap space. The Jets restructured the contracts of LB Quincy Williams and… — Field Yates (@FieldYates) September 3, 2024 Last season, Tucker (90.2%) connected on 31-of-36 field goal attempts and 50-of-51 points after tries, scoring a career-high team record and AFC-best 143 points in 2023. All but one of Tucker’s misses last season have been on tries of at least 53 yards, including a blocked 55-yarder. In 2023, Tucker posted his ninth-ever season, reaching at least 30 field goals made, with no other kicker in NFL history producing more than five such seasons. He also owns an NFL-record 12 straight seasons (each year of his career) with at least 25 field goals made.
Bengals host Olympic wrestler Mason Parris for workout
Photo by Kadir Caliskan – United World Wrestling/Getty Images The Bengals are looking in some unorthodox places for potential roster additions. There have been plenty of stories of athletes from other sports trying to make a name for themselves in the NFL. The Cincinnati Bengals may be hoping they strike gold with one of the most recent attempts in USA Olympic wrestler Mason Parris. The team hosted him for a workout this week, according to Charlie Clifford. Parris worked out as a defensive end and linebacker. Very cool: Olympic wrestler Mason Parris, fresh off the Paris Summer Games, worked out for the Bengals today. The former Lawrenceburg H.S. football star & Dan Hodge winner at Michigan went through drills at LB and DE. Said it “went well” & hopes to remain in contact w/ the club. pic.twitter.com/oIlQx5flWz — Charlie Clifford (@char_cliff) September 2, 2024 For his last football experience, you have to go back to his high school days. He was a three-time First-Team All-State linebacker and three-time Tri-State football Indiana Defensive Player of the Year. He then went to Michigan and focused on his promising wrestling career. As a fifth-year senior, he was undefeated. Parris went on to qualify to represent the USA in the Summer Olympics this year. He made it to the round of 16 before losing. He has several medals in other international contests outside of the Olympics including a Gold in the 2023 Pan American games in the men’s 125 kg. He went undefeated in that particular event. Wrestling and hand usage are mentioned quite a bit when talking about players in the trenches, which would explain the possible move to defensive end. Also, Parris likely hasn’t been working on his speed to be able to play linebacker in the NFL. This is probably an offseason roster candidate. The Bengals’ defensive line is in a good spot right now aside from injuries. Myles Murphy was a first-round pick from last season playing behind Trey Hendrickson and Sam Hubbard. Murphy should return soon after missing the first four games while on IR. Joseph Ossai is still looking to return to his promising form from the 2022 season, and the team just claimed KJ Henry from the Washington Commanders. Some competition never hurts in the offseason, though.
Crucial injuries could loom large in Colts home opener
Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images The Colts have a few key players hurt coming into 2024. Injuries are part of the game. In any sport, they are unavoidable, but in a game like football where contact is key, they tend to pop up much more frequently. Yes, injuries are to be expected, but they certainly are disappointing when the regular season hasn’t even started. That is exactly what is facing the Indianapolis Colts as they start the regular season this Sunday against the Houston Texans as a few key players are in doubt to take the field. We know that Jelani Woods is lost for the season after having toe surgery. While not the most pivotal player on the roster, losing Woods doesn’t help either. It is the second straight year he will miss the entire season. There is nothing the team can do about that but move forward. We also know that Josh Downs has been on the shelf for some time after being injured in practice. He appears to be making progress, but his availability for Sunday is still unknown. Josh Downs ‘progressing well’ while rehabbing high ankle sprain. No indication if he’ll practice Wed. https://t.co/mq1UVWjYra — Mike Chappell (@mchappell51) September 2, 2024 Matt Gay has struggled during the preseason. Some of that was explained away because he didn’t have his normal holder. Now, the concern isn’t those misses but how much longer he could miss with a groin injury. While he hasn’t been ruled out, a groin injury for any player, but especially a kicker doesn’t sound promising. It also isn’t a promising way to kick off a new season. The Houston Texans are already favored in this game and are the favorites to win the division. Being without three key players and returning a quarterback who missed the majority of last year isn’t ideal. While a week one game is never a must win, dropping this one at home to a division rival would once again start the Colts behind the eight ball. The good news is that outside of Woods, no one has been officially ruled out. There is still a chance that Josh Downs and Matt Gay will be ready for action when the Colts kick off their season on Sunday. I am sure the Colts will be careful not to rush back either player considering they need them for the long haul and not just this week. Here’s hoping they are healthy and ready to take on the Texans.
Las Vegas Raiders Radio Network affiliate stations
Antonio Pierce | Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images All the ways you can listen to the Raiders this season In 2024, Las Vegas Raiders games are carried on radio stations in in several states and in both English and Spanish. Here’s a list of all the cities where you can listen to Raiders radio broadcasts, which originate from Raiders Radio Network flagship station KRLV/920 AM in Las Vegas. Raiders radio affiliates in Nevada Las Vegas — KRLV/920 AM Las Vegas — KOMP/92.3 FM Reno — KUUB/94.5 FM Elko — KEAU/104.7 FM Raiders radio affiliates in California Baker — KHRQ/94.9 FM Bakersfield — KGEO/1230 AM Chico — KFMF/93.9 FM El Centro — KIXO/107.5 FM Eureka — KDAC/1230 AM Fresno — KFIG/940 AM, KFPT 790 AM King City — KRKC/102.1 FM Lakeport — KXBX/1270 AM Lenwood — KHDR/96.9 FM Los Angeles — KLAA/830 AM Modesto — KHKK/1041. FM, KFIV/1360 AM Needles — KTOX/1340 AM Palm Springs — KCLB/93.7 FM Paso Robles — KPRL/1230 AM Redding — KNRO/1670 AM Riverside — KPWK/1350 AM Sacramento — KHTK/1140 AM San Diego — KGB 760 AM San Francisco — KSRO 1350 AM San Luis Obispo — KXTK/1280 AM Santa Cruz — KOMY/1340 AM Stockton — KWSK/1280 AM Twentynine Pines — KCLZ/95.5 FM Ukiah — KUKI/1400 AM Willits — KLLK/1250 AM Raiders radio affiliates in Oregon Corvalis __ KEJO 1240 AM Raiders radio affiliates in Hawaii Honolulu — KHVH/830 AM Maui — KAOI/ Raiders radio affiliates in Arizona Phoenix — KDUS/1060 AM Raiders radio affiliates in Utah Price — KOAL/750 AM Salt Lake City — KZNS/1260 AM, KZNS 97.5 FM Saint George — KHKR/1210 AM/97.7 FM Raiders radio affiliates in Minnesota Saint Cloud — WBHR/660 AM Raiders radio affiliates in New Mexico Albuquerque — KNML/610 AM Raiders radio affiliates in Alaska Anchorage — KOAN 1080 AM SPANISH Raiders radio affiliates in Nevada Las Vegas — KENO/1460 AM Reno — KFOY/1060 AM Raiders radio affiliates in California Bakersfield — KWAC/1490 AM Fresno — KHIY/107.1 FM Los Angeles — KFWB/980 AM Sacramento — KVMX/92.1 FM, 890 AM San Diego — XHMORE/98.9 FM San Francisco — KSFN/1510 AM
Bills create cap space by restructuring A.J. Epenesa, DaQuan Jones contracts
Bills create cap space by restructuring A.J. Epenesa, DaQuan Jones contracts Nick Wojton On the brink of the 2024 NFL regular season, Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane gave himself a little wiggle room on the salary cap incase a move comes during the upcoming year. According to ESPN’s Field Yates, the team has restructured the contracts of pass rusher AJ Epenesa and defensive tackle DaQuan Jones. Reportedly the moves have opened $2,78 million in salary cap space: The Bills restructured the contracts of DE A.J. Epenesa and DT DaQuan Jones, creating $2.78M in cap space. The 49ers restructured the contract of DT Maliek Collins, creating $5.432M in cap space. Buffalo was tight to the cap, while San Francisco sticks with its trend of moving… — Field Yates (@FieldYates) September 3, 2024 Prior to restructuring, Over The Cap had the Bills over the current salary cap. Now updated, Buffalo as $2.7M in cap space moving forward. Both Epenesa and Jones re-signed in Buffalo this offseason. Epenesa inked a two-year , $12M deal this spring which was followed by Jones’ two-year, $16M extension. Beane likely does not have a pending move in mind, but he has not been scared to make in-season moves which require salary cap space. In 2023, Buffalo traded for cornerback Rasul Douglas at the trade deadline. Bills Wire will provide all roster and salary cap updates throughout the 2024 season. Read all the best Bills coverage at the Democrat and Chronicle and Bills Wire.
Phinsider Question Of The Day: Your Jaguars Vs Dolphins Predictions
Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images Our Miami Dolphins will finally kick off their regular season this Sunday afternoon at home against the Jacksonville Jaguars, their interstate opponent. Fan Duel has Miami entering this week’s game as the favorite by a field goal margin over the Jags. While I expected that the line would be a bit larger, the sports book basically has the Dolphins at even odds, considering that this is a home game for the Phins. Perhaps the oddsmakers are a bit more conservative at the beginning of the season when we don’t know what most teams will be this season until we have seen them each play a few times. So this evening’s Phinsider Question Of The Day is: What is your prediction for who will win this week’s game between your Miami Dolphins and the Jacksonville Jaguars? What is your prediction for this week’s final score? Please give us your answers and thoughts on the question of the day in the comments section below-
Jack Driscoll rejoins Eagles after preseason stint with Miami Dolphins
Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Driscoll was projected to boost the offensive line but the Miami Dolphins went in a different direction. The Miami Dolphins faced a pressing need on the offensive line after losing center Connor Williams and left guard Robert Hunt to free agency. Miami hoped Jack Driscoll would provide a boost entering his fifth season, but the team ultimately went in a different direction. The Dolphins opted for guards Lester Cotton and Robert Jones, releasing Driscoll to make room on the 53-man roster for wide receiver Grant DuBose. About a week later, Driscoll, 27, rejoined the Philadelphia Eagles Tuesday, the team that originally drafted him in the fourth round of the NFL Draft. Miami listed Jones and Liam Eichenberg as the starting guards, while Cotton is slotted as the second-string option. Isaiah Wynn begins the season on the physically unable to perform list. The Dolphins also have guard Chasen Hines stashed on the practice squad for the second consecutive season. In other roster moves, running back Chris Brooks signed with the Green Bay Packers practice squad. The 2023 undrafted free agent from BYU was waived by the Dolphins with an injury settlement in late August after suffering a preseason concussion.
