Seven NFL teams positioned to get hit hardest by free agency in 2026

The NFL offseason poses significant challenges for several teams due to salary cap constraints and free agency. The Kansas City Chiefs face the most daunting task, being $54.7 million over the cap with 30 impending free agents, including key players like Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes, who is recovering from a torn ACL. The Minnesota Vikings, second-worst in cap space, have 21 free agents but benefit from a low combined average salary. The Buffalo Bills are $7.4 million over the cap with crucial players like Tre’Davious White and Jordan Poyer potentially exiting. The Cleveland Browns have their entire starting offensive line heading into free agency and only $3.2 million in cap space. The Green Bay Packers are $1.4 million over the cap and risk losing young core players like Rasheed Walker and Quay Walker. The Dallas Cowboys, $29.1 million over the cap, face losing breakout stars Javonte Williams and George Pickens. The Indianapolis Colts, with $