Cap & Trade

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

Hey everyone, TC here.

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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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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November 2025

Who’s Getting Paid Next? These 10 NFL Players Are Making Their Case

NFL teams are constantly measuring success and preparing for the future.

Nov 13, 2025 • Troy Chapman

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From Sauce to Quinnen: The Trades That Shook Up the NFL

Star players moved. Draft picks flew. The 2025 deadline won’t be forgotten soon.

Nov 5, 2025 • Troy Chapman

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October 2025

Home Runs and Headaches: The Best and Worst Free-Agent Deals at Midseason

Looking at Contract Value and Performance Return on Value

Oct 23, 2025 • Troy Chapman

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Contract Decisions in the Trenches: Ed Ingram and Tytus Howard

Contract and Roster decisions for the Houston Texans on Ed Ingram and Tytus Howard.

Oct 15, 2025 • Troy Chapman

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C.J. Stroud's New Found Freedom on Offense - Video Post

Video breakdown on C.J. Stroud's new offensive control.

Oct 1, 2025 • Troy Chapman

September 2025

Option Bonuses Are Quietly Reshaping NFL Contracts

Diving into the newly discovered world of multiple option bonuses.

Sep 25, 2025 • Troy Chapman

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