The relationship between the salary cap and NFL contracts is complicated. Due to this relationship, franchises are often forced to make difficult decisions when it comes to needing cap space. While teams usually have players on the tail end of the roster that could be easily replaced, veterans with larger cap numbers can find themselves on the outside looking in; that’s the exact scenario the NY Giants could find themselves in at some point this offseason.
First, it is important that everyone understands a few things. (All salary numbers are from Spotrac.)
1. The 2020 NFL salary cap is $198.