Several NFL teams are poised to allocate substantial salary cap space towards players who are no longer on their rosters following the June 1 cut deadline. The finalized list highlights which teams will be encumbered with the most dead money heading into the 2025 fiscal year.

The San Francisco 49ers lead the league with a staggering dead money total of $92.6 million, a significant margin over their competitors. This figure includes notable amounts such as $34.1 million allocated for wide receiver Deebo Samuel, $15 million for defensive end Arik Armstead, and $12.2 million attributed to cornerback Charvarius Ward. These numbers reflect the financial implications of player transitions and retirements for the franchise.

The Philadelphia Eagles, the reigning champions, also find themselves in a considerable dead money situation, with key figures such as $16.4 million directed towards retired center Jason Kelce, $16.2 million for edge rusher Josh Sweat, and $10.1 million for retired defensive tackle Fletcher Cox. The New York Jets, despite a difficult season record of 5-12, will incur significant dead money as well, including $14 million for quarterback Aaron Rodgers, $8.7 million for linebacker C.J. Mosley, and $8.3 million for wide receiver Davante Adams. Notably, the bulk of Rodgers' dead money will not impact the salary cap until 2026 when the Jets are expected to owe $35 million.