Jan. 22, 2026, 5:47 a.m. ET

The NFL postseason is well underway for many and the Super Bowl is nearly upon us.

Most are already in 2026 offseason mode. Will Super Bowl dreams come true in a year from now for such teams?

For a side such as the New York Jets (3-14), that’s been the hope for a while.

While the 2026 NFL draft is the marquee offseason event, there is still free agency and simply dollars to worth spending to consider before then. Could the Jets be spenders this spring?

According to Spotrac, here is every NFL team’s current projected salary cap space at the start of the offseason:

Expert NFL picks: Exclusive betting insights only at USA TODAY.32. ChiefsA Kansas City Chiefs helmet.

Salary cap space: $-43,763,314.

A Minnesota Vikings helmet.

Salary cap space: $-30,025,855.

General view of a New Orleans Saints helmet.

Salary cap space: $-26,776,170.

29. CowboysA Dallas Cowboys helmet with Oakley visor.

Salary cap space: $-22,067,471.

28. DolphinsA general view of a Miami Dolphins helmet.

Salary cap space: $-7,417,341.

General view of a Green Bay Packers helmet during warmups prior to the game against the Baltimore Ravens.

Salary cap space: $-4,881,471.

26. BrownsCleveland Browns helmet. Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Salary cap space: $3,081,202.

25. BillsA detailed view of the Buffalo Bills helmet.

Salary cap space: $3,800,786.

24. FalconsAtlanta Falcons helmet.

Salary cap space: $4,867,579.

Detailed view of a Chicago Bears helmet.

Salary cap space: $8,399,584.

The helmet of Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Josh Hines-Allen (41) sits at the back of the end zone.

Salary cap space: $10,351,257.

21. TexansA Houston Texans helmet sits on the sidelines.

Salary cap space: $13,305,845.

Helmet of Detroit Lions placekicker Jake Bates.

Salary cap space: $13,461,162.

New York Giants helmets on the sidelines against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Salary cap space: $18,492,210.

A Philadelphia Eagles player's helmet rests on the field after Super Bowl LIX against the Kansas City Chiefs at Caesars Superdome.

Salary cap space: $22,131,560.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers helmets.

Salary cap space: $34,498,411.

A general view of a Baltimore Ravens helmet.

Salary cap space: $36,779,560.

Carolina Panthers helmet rests on the bench

Salary cap space: $39,840,065.

The helmet of the Arizona Cardinals sits on their team bench during the game against the Chicago Bears on November 30, 2003 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois.

Salary cap space: $44,211,105.

A general view of a Denver Broncos helmet.

Salary cap space: $45,450,639.

12. 49ersDetailed view of a San Francisco 49ers helmet at State Farm Stadium.

Salary cap space: $50,299,234.

General view of an Indianapolis Colts helmet.

Salary cap space: $52,791,371.

10. PatriotsA pair of New England Patriots helmets.

Salary cap space: $55,042,136.

Detailed view of a Seattle Seahawks helmet at State Farm Stadium.

Salary cap space: $63,958,878.

8. SteelersPittsburgh Steelers helmet.

Salary cap space: $65,434,982.

Bengals helmet. Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

Salary cap space: $77,803,739.

6. CommandersDetailed view of a Washington Commanders helmet.

Salary cap space: $89,847,232.

Nov 9, 2025; Santa Clara, California, USA; A Los Angeles Rams helmet is seen on the sideline prior to the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium.

Salary cap space: $93,467,444.

4. JetsNew York Jets helmets are held by staff.

Salary cap space: $95,802,300.

3. ChargersA general view of a Los Angeles Chargers helmet.

Salary cap space: $109,991,349.

A Las Vegas Raiders helmet.

Salary cap space: $110,211,006.

1. TitansTennessee Titans helmet.

Salary cap space: $113,041,963.