New England Patriots
WorkableNew England Patriots are carrying $87.8M in dead money this year — cap already spent on players no longer on the roster. They project $16.5M of room in 2027. Real flexibility doesn't arrive until 2028 (projected +$108.7M), as current deals roll off. The decisions that shape it: Milton Williams ($30.0M), Christian Gonzalez ($24.7M), Christian Barmore ($23.6M) top the 2027 book.
Cap trajectory
Projected space, next three years
2026+$2.3M
$350.0M committed
2027+$16.5M
$310.5M committed
2028+$108.7M
$243.3M committed
Space is OTC's projection against a projected future cap. Negative = over the line before any new signings.
Decision watch-list
Biggest 2027 cap hits
| Milton Williams | $30.0M |
| Christian Gonzalez | $24.7M |
| Christian Barmore | $23.6M |
| Carlton Davis | $22.0M |
| Romeo Doubs | $18.6M |
| Harold Landry | $18.5M |
Ranked by cap hit — the contracts that drive the restructure-or-cut call. Per-player cut-savings math isn't modeled yet.