NFL players who could be salary-cap casualties this offseason

Adams was traded to the Jets at the deadline, but New York has an out if they decide not to keep the likely future Hall of Famer beyond 2024. He would count more than $38 million against the cap in each of the next two seasons, but the dead cap value is only about $8.4 million if he's cut. If the team moves on from Aaron Rodgers, Adams could be next out the door.

Allen has spent his entire eight-year career in Washington, but the former first-round pick isn't having his best season in 2024. The Commanders would save $17 million against the cap by cutting him this offseason.

Andrews has long been one of Lamar Jackson's favorite receivers, but he's slowed over the last two seasons. Baltimore is set to save $11 million against the cap in 2025 if they move on from the tight end this offseason.

A torn pec will limit Bentley to only two games played in 2024, making him an obvious candidate for the chopping block in the offseason. Further is the $5.5 million in cap space New England can save by cutting the linebacker before next season.

New England will likely want to revamp their wide receiver group for Drake Maye in the offseason, and that includes improving upon Bourne. He's struggled this season, and the team would save $5.1 million against the cap next year by moving on.

Clowney is becoming a journeyman, with his third team in three years and sixth team overall. His travels could continue with the Panthers able to save $8 million against the cap next year by cutting him.

The Jags could be in for another blowup in the offseason, particularly on defense. Darby has been burned many times this year, and the team would only see $2.75 million in cap space by cutting him.

Ebukam had a career year with Indy in 2023, but is missing 2024 with an Achilles injury. The Colts would save $8 million in cap space by cutting Ebukam.

Edwards has seemed to have limited work this season since coming over from Baltimore, which is a sign that the bus is slowing down. He's an obvious cut candidate for the Chargers, with a pending savings of $3.125 million against the cap.

Ekeler has revitalized his career in Washington this season, on pace to near 1,000 yards from scrimmage again. That might not be enough to save him in Washington next year, with only $1.5 million in dead cap if the Commanders cut him.

Everett has yet to find his footing in Chicago's offense as the No. 2 tight end, so his cap hit of $6.5 million next season is far too large for the team to tolerate. His dead cap is only $1 million if he's cut.

Cincinnati's defensive struggles this season have included Hubbard, who has only two sacks in 12 games. An $11.6 million cap hit is huge for a team paying a premium at quarterback, and Hubbard's cap hit would be only $2 million if he's released.

The Falcons could have a very difficult decision to make with Jarrett, a franchise player and 10-year member of the organization. He's struggled this season after playing only eight games last year, and the team can save over $16 million against the cap by cutting him.

Like Davante Adams, Lazard could follow Aaron Rodgers out the door. The Rodgers favorite is back to nearly 60 yards receiving per game, but the team can save over $6.6 million against the cap by cutting him.

Lockett is a franchise favorite who is now in his 10th year in Seattle. However, he's fallen to third receiver behind D.K. Metcalf and Jaxon Smith-Njigba as he loses a step in his 30's. Seattle would save almost $27 million against the cap by cutting him, so it's almost a sure thing that Lockett will be cut or the deal will be renegotiated.

McGary has been a solid right tackle for the Falcons, but the financials make cutting him a possibility. His cap hit is $16.5 million next season, with only a $2 million cap penalty if he's cut.

Minshew's season ended due to a fractured collarbone, and he struggled before the injury. The Raiders are likely to have a new quarterback next season, and can save over $8 million by moving on from Minshew.

Moss has lost work as the season has progressed, upstaged by second-year running back Chase Brown. He's cost nearly $5 million next season, but the Bengals can saved almost $3.5 million by cutting him.

Coming off a career year, Mostert has seen his workload suffer at age 32 this season. Miami can save over $3 million against the cap by cutting him.

Onyemata has been a solid contributor on the interior for Atlanta in two seasons, but also an expensive one. He has a cap hit of nearly $17 million next year, but only $8.85 million dead cap if he's cut.

Rankins' first season in Cincy hasn't gone as well as hoped, and he's set to have the fifth-highest cap hit on the team next year. His cap hit is only $2 million if the Bengals cut the veteran.

Singleton suffered a torn ACL in September, a huge blow for Denver's tackling machine. With a cap savings of $6 million if he's cut, the Broncos could go the safe route and move on from the 31-year-old.

Van Noy continues to be a sack machine with eight sacks in 12 games for the Ravens this season, so cutting him would be a big hit. Still, the team can save more than $4.5 million, so it could be a consideration.

Williams returned to the Rams this season after a two-year hiatus and has struggled with injuries. The team can save nearly $7 million against the cap by cutting the cornerback.

After recording eight sacks in Minnesota last season, a quad injury has sidelined Wonnum for most of this year with his new team. He hopes to return before the season ends, but the Panthers would face only $1.725 million in dead cap by cutting him compared to a $8.4 million cap hit.