The race for the 2024-2025 Lombardi Trophy has narrowed down to four teams, with the conference championships scheduled for next Sunday. Meanwhile, the remaining 28 teams in the league are shifting their focus toward the 2025 season. This transition involves a concerted effort from NFL front offices, which have little downtime once the current season concludes. Scouting events commence in January, followed by the NFL Combine taking place from late February into early March, leading into the start of free agency later that month.

As teams prepare to address their roster needs, Moneyline will provide analyses on potential improvements throughout the offseason. This week, attention centers on identifying cap casualties for each team, an essential strategy within the salary cap framework. The projected salary cap for 2025 is anticipated to increase from $255.4 million to a range of $265-$275 million, allowing teams to explore various avenues for creating sufficient cap space before the start of the new league year on March 12.

In this analysis, each team's most likely cap casualties will be examined based on key factors such as financial standings, player contracts, roster composition, and team trajectories. Teams will utilize these insights to navigate the complexities of roster management and make informed decisions moving into the next season.