PHX Reporter

The Arizona Cardinals are heading into their bye week with a 6-4 record, leading the NFC West. Beyond their current performance, the team is also in a strong position regarding salary cap space for 2025.

General Manager Monti Ossenfort has managed to secure an expected $101 million in cap space for the next offseason, as reported by overthecap.com. This amount ranks second in the league, following only the New England Patriots' $125 million. This financial standing includes quarterback Kyler Murray's significant contract.

The situation reflects Ossenfort's strategic roster building. However, this figure does not represent surplus funds beyond the existing roster. The Cardinals have several impending free agents, and decisions on contract extensions will impact available cap space. Notable players entering free agency include Budda Baker, James Conner, Will Hernandez, Kyzir White, Dennis Gardeck, Evan Brown, L.J. Collier, Roy Lopez, and Baron Browning.

Additionally, potential contract extensions for other players could affect flexibility; tight end Trey McBride will be entering his final contract year in 2025.

Ossenfort's approach from his arrival was to position the Cardinals advantageously in terms of financial flexibility moving forward.