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spotrac @spotrac.com · 12/10/2025

The #MLB's Final Four by Tax Payroll (based on Spotrac's estimations)

spotrac @spotrac.com · 29/09/2025

Spotrac's projected end of year #MLB Tax Payrolls range from an historic $416M (LAD), down to a league-low $85M (MIA). Visit spotrac.com/mlb/tax for more.

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spotrac @spotrac.com · 16/09/2025

TODAY'S @BettorEdge POD! - Burrow's Financial Future - Backup QB Stock - Notable #MLB Options - Pending MLB Incentives Radio: bit.ly/4678XzX Spotify: bit.ly/4nsCQ4t Apple: apple.co/2KKc9YT

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spotrac @spotrac.com · 04/09/2025

WR Amari Cooper retires after 10 seasons with the #Raiders, #Cowboys, #Browns, & #Bills. The 2015 #4 overall pick secured over $136M across two contracts (5 yrs, $36.5M; 5 years, $100M).

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spotrac @spotrac.com · 30/08/2025

Micah Parsons' #Packers Extension - 4 years, $186M base new - $120M guaranteed at sign - $16M more early vesting - $86M 2-Year Cash - $124M 3-Year Cash - 4 years, $165M practical - $2M of escalators (details by @TomPelissero)

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spotrac @spotrac.com · 22/07/2025

DB Tyrann Mathieu retires from the #NFL after 12 seasons with the Cardinals, Texans, Chiefs, & Saints. The 3rd round pick out of LSU secured over $97.5M in his career on the field, just south of Charles Woodson's top mark.

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spotrac @spotrac.com · 17/07/2025

WR Mike Williams has retired from the #NFL after 8 seasons with the #Chargers, #Jets, & #Steelers. The 30-year-old earned just over $84M across 3 contracts, while compiling 330 catches, for 5,100 yards and 32 career TDs.

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spotrac @spotrac.com · 14/07/2025

The American League will start a lineup that accounts for $57M less in 2025 tax salary than the National League starters for the 2025 #MLBAllStarGame.

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spotrac @spotrac.com · 08/07/2025

Luke Kornet's 4 year, $40.7M free agent contract with the San Antonio #Spurs includes: 2025-26: $11M 2026-27: $10.45M 2027-28: $9.9M ($2.55M gtd) 2028-29: $9.35M (club) Kornet earned $14.2M in his first 7 NBA seasons, but is guaranteed at least $24M more on this new deal.

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spotrac @spotrac.com · 01/07/2025

The Milwaukee #Bucks are waiving Damian Lillard, stretching out the $112.6M remaining dead cap/cash hits of: 2025-26: $22,516,603 2026-27: $22,516,603 2027-28: $22,516,603 2028-29: $22,516,603 2029-30: $22,516,603

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spotrac @spotrac.com · 26/06/2025

Projected Rookie Scale 4-Year Contract Breakdowns for all 30 #NBA 1st round picks.

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spotrac @spotrac.com · 25/06/2025

As the #1 overall pick in tonight's #NBADraft, Cooper Flagg will secure a 4 year, $62.7M contract with the Dallas Mavericks, including $13.8M in 2025-26.

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spotrac @spotrac.com · 23/06/2025

Kevin Durant's 3 career trades on full display...

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spotrac @spotrac.com · 19/06/2025

ILB C.J. Mosley is retiring after 11 seasons with the #Ravens & #Jets. The 2014 1st-rounder out of Alabama earned $98.9M from 3 NFL contracts.

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spotrac @spotrac.com · 10/06/2025

Projected breakdown of a 3 year, $100M contract extension for #Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson that includes $32M in 2025 (double his current salary), and $59M practically guaranteed through 2026.

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spotrac @spotrac.com · 09/06/2025

The #Packers are releasing CB Jaire Alexander, who had 2 years, $37M remaining on his contract. The 28-year-old earned over $72M in 7 seasons with Green Bay, leaving behind dead cap hits of: 2025: $7.5M ($17.1M saved) 2026: $9.5M ($17.5M saved)

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spotrac @spotrac.com · 03/06/2025

Frank Ragnow retires after 7 #NFL seasons, all with the #Lions. The 29-year-old earned $57.4M across that span, 11th most all-time among Centers. The retirement leaves behind dead cap hits to Detroit of $4.8M in 2025, $3.6M in 2026.

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spotrac @spotrac.com · 28/05/2025

The #Dodgers have 14 pitchers on the Injured List that would rival any active staff in baseball. These players combine for $102M of payroll: more than CLE, TB, PIT, ATH, MIA, & CHW have allocated to their entire roster.

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spotrac @spotrac.com · 27/05/2025

OL Joe Thuney's 3 year, $51M contract with the #Bears includes $33.5M fully guaranteed through 2026, $18M in 2025, and an early March roster bonus in 2027. The extension freed up $8M of cap space for Chicago this season.

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spotrac @spotrac.com · 22/05/2025

Jean Segura retires from MLB having earned over $89.7M across 12 seasons in LAA, MIL, ARZ, SEA, PHI, & MIA.

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spotrac @spotrac.com · 20/05/2025

Shedeur Sanders' #Browns Contract - 4 years, $4,647,380 - $447,380 guarantee (bonus) Cap Hits 2025: $951,845 2026: $1,116,845 2027: $1,231,845 2028: $1,346,845 Full Contract: bit.ly/3Fh6hVM

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spotrac @spotrac.com · 23/04/2025

47 QBs have been drafted in the 1st Round since 2011. Where Are They Now? Current Starters: 21 Inactive: 16 Current Backups: 5 Competing for QB1: 5 - 7 of the starters were drafted #1 overall - 11 were drafted in the Top 3 - 4 were taken outside of the Top 10

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spotrac @spotrac.com · 23/04/2025

A Draft Week look at: ▫️Top 51 Cap Space ▫️Top 51 Draft Pool Caps ▫️# of 2025 Draft Picks ▫️FanDuel Super Bowl Odds

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spotrac @spotrac.com · 14/04/2025

Patrick Peterson retires from the #NFL after 13 seasons with the Cardinals, Vikings, & Steelers. The #5 overall pick out of LSU earned $114M, 5th most all-time among CBs.

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spotrac @spotrac.com · 09/04/2025

Updated Top 51 #NFL Cap Space, led by New England ($68M) & Las Vegas ($43M), with the Bills ($6M) & Giants ($1.8M) currently bringing up the rear. www.spotrac.com/nfl/cap/

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spotrac @spotrac.com · 07/04/2025

It's a different era of sports money, but Vlad Jr. certainly took things to another level.

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spotrac @spotrac.com · 06/04/2025

OT Terron Armstead will reportedly retire from the NFL after 12 seasons, earning over $115M from the #Saints & #Dolphins.

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spotrac @spotrac.com · 05/04/2025

Julio Jones officially retires after 13 #NFL seasons with the #Falcons, #Titans, #Buccaneers, & #Eagles. He earned an estimated $149.2M on the field, 2nd all-time among WRs (Larry Fitzgerald, $180.7M).

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spotrac @spotrac.com · 01/04/2025

Based on 2026 financials, Garrett Crochet's 6 year, $170M extension with the #RedSox makes him the 7th highest average paid starting pitcher in baseball.

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spotrac @spotrac.com · 28/03/2025

Spotrac's #MLB Opening Day Tax Payrolls, led by the $400M #Dodgers, with the $86M #Marlins currently bringing up the rear. www.spotrac.com/mlb/tax

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spotrac @spotrac.com · 27/03/2025

MLB's Top-Paid for 2025 based on luxury tax salary bit.ly/4200afS

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spotrac @spotrac.com · 18/03/2025

Brandon Graham retires from the #NFL having earned just under $98M across 15 seasons, all with the Philadelphia #Eagles. bit.ly/420sxue

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spotrac @spotrac.com · 13/03/2025

Plenty of #NFL talent still available... Full List: bit.ly/3FtcbTx

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spotrac @spotrac.com · 10/03/2025

#Bills QB Josh Allen's contract terms are massive, but his $55M APY represents 19.7% of the current league salary cap. That ranks 13th among QB deals.

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spotrac @spotrac.com · 08/03/2025

New #Raiders QB Geno Smith projects toward a 2 year, $87M contract extension in our system (3 years, $112M total value).

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spotrac @spotrac.com · 06/03/2025

Trading DE Trey Hendrickson New Team Acquires 2025: $16M (non-gtd) #Bengals Dead Cap $2,666,668 ($16M saved) Hendrickson (36 sacks, 5 forced fumbles the past 2 seasons), projects toward a 2 year, $60M extension in our system.

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spotrac @spotrac.com · 02/03/2025

Trading WR Davante Adams New Team Acquires 2 years, $72.5M (non-gtd) 2025: $36.25M 2026: $36.25M #Jets Dead Cap* 2025: $8.36M ($29.9M saved) Dead cap figures are the same for a trade or release this spring.

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spotrac @spotrac.com · 27/02/2025

The #NFL Salary Cap has increased $159M in the past 15 years.

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spotrac @spotrac.com · 26/02/2025

Trading LB Harold Landry New Team Acquires 2 years, $35M 2025: $17.5M (non-gtd) 2026: $17.5M (non-gtd) #Titans Dead Cap 2025: $13.1M ($10.95M saved)

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spotrac @spotrac.com · 25/02/2025

OT Jason Peters retires from the #NFL having earned just over $120M in his illustrious 19-year career, 8th most all-time among offensive linemen. An undrafted TE out of Arkansas, Peters spent time with the #Bills, #Eagles, #Bears, #Cowboys, & #Seahawks.

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spotrac @spotrac.com · 22/02/2025

Trading QB Matthew Stafford New Team Acquires 2 years, $58M 2025: $27M ($4M gtd) 2026: $31M #Rams Dead Cap 2025: $45.3M ($4.3M saved) A $4M (fully guaranteed) roster bonus is due March 14th. Stafford is seeking a renegotiated contract for the upcoming season.

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spotrac @spotrac.com · 20/02/2025

G Zack Martin plans to retire following 11 #NFL seasons, all with the #Cowboys. The 34-year-old future Hall of Famer walks away having earned just under $112M on the field.

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spotrac @spotrac.com · 09/02/2025

Trading WR Deebo Samuel New Team Acquires 1 yr, $17.5M (non-guaranteed) #49ers Dead Cap $31,020,600

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spotrac @spotrac.com · 05/02/2025

UPDATE: Our NFL Roster Manager tool now includes the option to sign a free agent to Spotrac's current market valuation projection! bit.ly/3CEuX9i (new features coming ASAP, thanks to all for the feedback)

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spotrac @spotrac.com · 04/02/2025

Trading WR Cooper Kupp New Team Acquires 2025: $20M ($5M GTD) 2026: $19.85M (non-GTD) #Rams Dead Cap: $17.26M The 31-year-old posted 67 catches for 710 yards, including 6 TDs in 2024.

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spotrac @spotrac.com · 29/01/2025

Joel Embiid is missing his 400th game for the #76ers tonight. He's been active for 446 games in 10 1/2 seasons, bringing home almost $266M over that span.

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spotrac @spotrac.com · 27/01/2025

S Micah Hyde retires from the #NFL having earned an estimated $54.7M across 11 seasons with the #Packers & #Bills. Hyde was a 5th round draft pick out of Iowa who accounted for 24 interceptions in 158 games.

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spotrac @spotrac.com · 06/01/2025

5 of the Top 6 Cash Spending #NFL teams in 2024 did not make the playoffs. bit.ly/4h26wBj

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spotrac @spotrac.com · 04/01/2025

#Ravens OLB Kyle Van Noy is a half sack away from vesting an extra $250,000. The 33-year-old has already secured $500,000 on top of his $5.25M salary in 2024 based on sacks/playing time.

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