State Farm Stadium | Arizona Cardinals
State Farm Stadium | Arizona Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals are navigating the complexities of the salary cap as they make strategic decisions during free agency. According to overthecap.com, the team has approximately $45 million in cap space, not yet accounting for Zay Jones' new deal or Kelvin Beachum's agreement, which is pending signature. Trey McBride's new contract is also expected to impact these figures eventually.
Linebacker Josh Sweat and defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson have notable contract structures. Sweat's cap number starts at $7.3 million this season, escalating to $16.4 million next year and reaching $23.6 million in the final two years, with a void year in 2029 to distribute cap hits. Tomlinson's cap hit begins at $7.6 million this season and increases to $16.2 million next season, with three void years on the back end.
These contracts rank as the 10th and 11th largest on the roster this season but provide flexibility for future adjustments if necessary.
Monti Ossenfort's approach allows for significant acquisitions while maintaining financial prudence, ensuring room for extending younger players in upcoming years—a strategy similar to that employed by the Eagles to sustain a competitive roster.
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