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Cap Space

Definition and explanation for NFLPA exam preparation

Definition

The amount of money a team has available under the salary cap to sign players. Calculated as salary cap minus total cap charges.

Exam Tip

Understanding Cap Space is essential for the NFLPA certification exam. This concept frequently appears in questions about financial and is often tested alongside related terms like Salary Cap and Cap Hit.

Related Terms

Salary Cap

The maximum amount of money NFL teams can spend on player salaries in a given league year. Set annually based on league revenue.

Cap Hit

The total amount a player counts against the salary cap in a given year, including base salary, prorated bonuses, and likely-to-be-earned incentives.

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Salary CapDead MoneyCap HitProrationMinimum SalaryVeteran Minimum

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