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The Illusions of NFL Money

Whether it’s the salary cap or player contracts, the dollars behind the deals flying around the league this week shouldn’t be taken at face value. Here’s why, plus a look at how three quarterbacks recently got paid

Malik Jackson will be headed to the Jaguars as one of the annual golden-ticket winners of free agency.

We have heard a lot about the fact the NFL salary cap is rising at a good pace, with a roughly $12 million increase to $155 million in 2016. With reports of an average of $28 million of available cap room among the 32 NFL teams, many expect a spending bonanza on this class of free agents.