The Cincinnati Bengals will have extra financial flexibility this offseason as they work to re-sign Stand out star and extend Veterans
According to multiple reports, the NFL informed teams Wednesday that the 2025 salary cap will range between $277.5 million and $281.5 million per team, marking a significant increase from last year’s $255.4 million cap—more than a $20 million jump.
Overall, the cap has risen by over $50 million in the past two years.
With this increase, the Bengals are projected to have between $51-55 million in available cap space before considering potential roster cuts or contract restructures. If the team releases veteran defensive end Sam Hubbard, as some predict, it would free up an additional $9.5 million./cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/73915137/usa_today_15987277.0.jpg)
Regardless of Hubbard’s status, Cincinnati’s available cap space should be sufficient to retain Higgins and pay Chase the $40 million per year he is expected to command, according to Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz.
“That’s right: Chase will command at least $40 million per season,” Schultz noted.
To keep both Higgins and Chase in Cincinnati long-term, the Bengals will need to commit more financial resources to non-quarterbacks than ever before. Expect Joe Burrow to explore restructuring his contract if it helps the team’s efforts.
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