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NFL sets a record salary cap of $279.2 million, impacting teams like the Atlanta Falcons facing financial challenges.

The NFL has announced a record salary cap of $279.2 million per team for the 2025 season, marking a $23.8 million increase from the previous year. This surge in the salary cap continues a trend of rapid growth, with the figure rising over $100 million since 2018. Teams like the Atlanta Falcons, however, are grappling with cap constraints, currently sitting about $5 million over the new limit. To navigate this financial landscape, the Falcons may consider releasing players such as defensive lineman David Onyemata to create necessary cap space.

As teams prepare for free agency, which kicks off in less than two weeks, many will be looking to restructure contracts and make roster cuts to comply with the new cap. The increase in the salary cap reflects the NFL`s booming business, with total projected player costs, including benefits, reaching $362.48 million per club for 2025.

In other developments, the NFL has partnered with Amazon Web Services to launch the `Combine IQ` data dashboard, enhancing fan engagement with advanced analytics on prospect performances at the NFL Scouting Combine. On-field workouts begin Thursday, featuring defensive linemen and linebackers, with top prospects like quarterbacks Quinn Ewers and Jalen Milroe aiming to elevate their draft stock. NFL Network will provide live coverage of these workouts.

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