The Carolina Panthers' salary cap projection has increased by approximately $11.5 million, making it easier for them to use the franchise tag on linebacker Brian Burns. The higher cap may lead to increased salary demands from players and more competition for top talent among teams. The franchise tag for linebackers is set at just over $24 million. The NFL salary cap coming in nearly $13 million higher than projected will significantly impact contract negotiations in the coming weeks.
The NFL salary cap coming in nearly $13 million more than the projections teams and agents were working off of should make a huge difference in how things play out the next few weeks. Buckle up.
Franchise tag for linebackers set at just more than $24M, per @TomPelissero. As mentioned earlier this week, if Panthers tag Brian Burns, it will be as a linebacker. https://t.co/7NMk8EdCDz
The #Panthers’ Over The Cap cap projection grows by roughly $11.5 million (a little less than half the linebacker franchise tag total). But still 12 teams with more space, per Over The Cap. Added money means less maneuvering necessary before March 13 if they use the tag. In… https://t.co/FeFLGq2TVC
You should understand the higher cap will mean higher salary demands from players and their reps and likely more competition for top players from teams that just got more flexibility. https://t.co/InXWej6fc5
Good news for Panthers edge rusher Brian Burns and others facing the franchise tag. https://t.co/gr3TkTp0cj