Cap & Trade

Examing the Houston Texans's Contract Framework

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May 8 • Troy Chapman

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April 2026

UFA Tenders Explained

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Apr 29 • Troy Chapman

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Guarantees For NFL Undrafted Free Agents Have Skyrocketed 593%!

What was once a quiet portion of the NFL draft cycle has now become the wild west of NFL rookie contracts.

Apr 22 • Troy Chapman

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Daniel Jones’ Impossible Cap Math

Explaining the confusion around the $4.5 million LTBE incentive salary cap charge for the 2026 league year.

Apr 17 • Troy Chapman

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NFL Contract Masterclass - Danielle Hunter

Analysis of the contract management between the Houston Texans and veteran edge rusher Danielle Hunter.

Apr 6 • Troy Chapman

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March 2026

NFL News Post Combine - Chaos Abound

Covering all the NFL News after the NFL Combine, including Franchise Tags, Trades, and Contract Restructures.

Mar 4 • Troy Chapman

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February 2026

Proven Performance Escalator - Episode 20 of the NFL Salary Cap Explained Series

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Feb 14 • Troy Chapman

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Cleveland Brown's Clever Use of NFL Contract Poison Pills

The Cleveland Browns have an interesting salary-cap situation approaching in the 2026 offseason.

Feb 5 • Troy Chapman

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January 2026

Atlanta Falcons Restructure Kirk Cousins For a Post-June 1 Release

The Atlanta Falcons and Kirk Cousins agree to a contract renegotiation to set up a release in March 2026.

Jan 31 • Troy Chapman

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10 Questions for the Houston Texans Heading Into the 2026 Offseason

Here are 10 questions/issues the team has to answer to create a path towards a successful offseason.

Jan 19 • Troy Chapman

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Episode 19 - Contract Valuations | NFL Salary Cap Explained

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Jan 15 • Troy Chapman

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14:00

December 2025

Salary Cap Trickery Gone Wrong: The Brandin Cooks Revision

The New Orleans Saints and veteran wide receiver Brandin Cooks mutually agreed to part ways on November 22, 2025.

Dec 4, 2025 • Troy Chapman

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