New Orleans Saints Seek Salary Cap Compliance Ahead of Free Agency

As the NFL's new league year approaches on March 12, teams are actively managing their salary cap. The New Orleans Saints need to reduce over $40 million from their 2025 cap to comply with the new limit of $279.2 million, having already converted Erik McCoy's salary into a signing bonus for significant cap relief. Meanwhile, franchise tag deadline day has seen limited activity, with only two players tagged as of noon, raising speculation about potential last-minute moves before the 4 p.m. ET deadline. The Seattle Seahawks are navigating their own offseason challenges, focusing on contract negotiations for key players like Geno Smith and DK Metcalf while assessing their roster's depth and potential cap casualties. Each team's offseason strategy is being scrutinized, with reflections on regrettable decisions from the previous year also surfacing, underlining the high stakes associated with player contracts and team performance.