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NFL, NFLPA agree to salary cap ceiling for 2022 season

The NFL front office and the NFL Players Association agreed on the 2022 salary cap ceiling Wednesday as both entities work to chart the league’s economic recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Next season’s cap figure will be no higher than $208.2 million, which represents a presumptive 14% increase over the 2021 number of $182.5 million, per multiple reports. NFLPA leaders sent out a letter to players following resolution of the matter, per Tom Pelissero.

NFLPA leadership sent this email to players today, explaining the $208.2 million salary cap ceiling for 2022.