After the NFL officially set the salary cap for next season, the New Orleans Saints are getting to work trying to clear space by reportedly releasing linebacker Kwon Alexander.
Per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Alexander is expected to be released "in the coming days" to save New Orleans $13 million against the 2021 cap.
In a memo from the league to teams obtained by Albert Breer of The MMQB, the salary cap for next season has been set at $182.5 million.
This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.