Potential Cap Casualties: NFL Players Facing Uncertain Futures

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20/02/2024 23h45

As the NFL offseason approaches, teams are evaluating their rosters and making difficult decisions to create salary cap space. With the upcoming free agent class, the list of potential cuts continues to grow. Let's take a team-by-team look at some players who could end up being cap casualties this offseason.

- Buffalo Bills: Running back Nyheim Hines could be on the chopping block, as he missed the entire last season due to a knee injury. Cutting him would save the team $4.6 million in cap space.

- Miami Dolphins: Outside linebacker Emmanuel Ogbah's diminished role last season makes him a likely candidate for release. Letting go of Ogbah would clear $13.7 million in cap space.

- New England Patriots: Cornerback J.C. Jackson, who had a disappointing stint with the Chargers, is expected to be moved on from due to reported mental health issues. Cutting Jackson would free up $14.3 million in cap space.

- New York Jets: Tight end C.J. Uzomah's disappointing on-field performance makes him expendable. Releasing Uzomah would save the Jets $5.3 million in cap space.

- Baltimore Ravens: Outside linebacker Tyus Bowser's knee injury last season and low sack production could lead to his release. Letting go of Bowser would create $5.5 million in cap savings.

- Cincinnati Bengals: Running back Joe Mixon, despite a strong season, could face a pay cut to stay with the team. The Bengals might explore other options due to the availability of cheaper running backs in the free agent market.

- Cleveland Browns: The team's general manager has expressed a desire to retain star running back Nick Chubb, but with his injury history and a non-guaranteed salary of $11.775 million, a contract adjustment may be needed.

- Pittsburgh Steelers: Wide receiver Allen Robinson, who had a decent first year with the team, will need his $10 million non-guaranteed salary adjusted for the Steelers to retain him. Other players like Patrick Peterson, Mason Cole, and Keanu Neal could also be cut.

- Houston Texans: Safety MJ Stewart, who missed the last eight games with a shoulder injury, could be released as his entire base salary is non-guaranteed.

- Indianapolis Colts: Tight end Mo Alie-Cox's lackluster performance last season might lead to his departure, especially with the emergence of other options at the position.

These are just a few examples of potential cap casualties across the league. With the salary cap limitations and the need to restructure rosters, teams will have tough choices to make. As the new league year begins, more releases and adjustments are likely to occur. NFL fans will be watching closely to see how their favorite teams handle these challenging decisions.

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