During any NFL team’s offseason, there are three timeframes during which fans will begin to discuss their favorite team’s Salary Cap situation. Unfortunately, too often, there’s a lot of missing information when such discussions surface, particularly when it comes to how much Cap space the team actually has to spend. This is where the team’s “effective” Cap space should always be kept in mind. Let’s explore that beginning with those said timeframes:
1. January/February: The season has ended and the team begins to sign their former practice squad players to reserve/future contracts for the coming season.