The 2010 NFL season was an uncapped year, as a result of the previous Collective Bargaining Agreement expiring. The Redskins and Cowboys, despite warnings from the NFL not to do so, front-loaded contracts to create more salary cap room going forward, although both teams denied Monday night that they were in violation of any NFL rules. CBSSports.com's Mike Freeman has confirmed an earlier report that the NFL has punished them for it, taking away $36 million in cap space from the Redskins and $10 million from the Cowboys because they front-loaded contracts in 2010 (CBS Sports)."
The Redskins and Cowboys have both denied that these cap hits are true, and both say they were playing by the rules. Yet, the NFL has come out and said that there were a small number of teams that made contracts in a way that it would disrupt the competitive balance and the future of the NFL. If this is true it is a huge hit. The Redskins had more than $30 million in cap space prior to the punishments, while the Cowboys only had a little less than $5 million in cap space. If that is the case instead of being able to go out and sign free agents, both of these teams might have to rework contracts, or make cuts just to get themselves under the cap. We'll keep an eye on this story, as it could have big ramifications for the NFC East.
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