NFL players who could be salary-cap casualties this offseason

Bakhtiari has played a total of 13 regular season games over the last three seasons, including just one in 2023. The former All-Pro simply can't be relied on going forward due to knee issues, and the Packers would save over $20 million next season by cutting him.

Acquired from Tennessee this season, Byard could not cure what ailed the Eagles secondary late in the year. He's an obvious cut candidate at age 31, with a cap savings of more than $13 million.

The face of the Browns franchise for much of his time in Cleveland, Chubb was lost to a major knee injury early in the season. Cleveland's ability to move on and find success without Chubb is yet another example of running backs not being worth what they used to, and cutting Chubb would save the team nearly $12 million.

Arizona continues its rebuild, and an expensive running back is usually one of the first things to go. The Cardinals can save over $5 million by cutting Conner before the final season of his contract, and also give more playing time to the promising young Emari Demercado.

New Orleans enters the offseason with a brutal cap situation, and Davis could be one of the first players to provide relief. While his cap hit next season is nearly $13 million, Davis would still save the Saints $12 million by getting released.

Dillard had a rough year in Tennessee, to say the least. While he's signed through 2025, the Titans have an out in the contract for the final year and would still save the team significant money over the next two years.

Dissly has been one of the most overpaid tight ends in the league in recent seasons in terms of salary vs. production, so it wouldn't be a surprise to see the Seahawks move on. The team is set to save nearly $7 million in cap space by cutting him.

Gage had a disappointing 2022 season with the Bucs and missed all of 2023 due to a knee injury. The Bucs can save more than $11 million next season by cutting him.

Gallup has yet to return to his old form following knee surgery, and has become an inefficient third wideout for the Cowboys. Dallas would see significant savings with an out in his contract this offseason.

Greenlaw has made at least 120 tackles in back-to-back seasons, though his position is considered replaceable. The 49ers can save nearly $7 million by cutting Greenlaw before the final season of his contract.

Heinicke signed a two-year deal with the Falcons last offseason, though it's clear they need to readdress the quarterback position this offseason. That scenario likely relegates Desmond Ridder to the No. 2 role, leaving Heinicke without a path to playing time. The team would save over $6.5 million by cutting him.

Changes in Cincinnati's secondary have put the decline in decline. Still, they might move on from Hilton as they face more cap difficulties. Cutting the veteran corner would save the team nearly $6.5 million against the cap.

Coming off a torn knee ligament, Hines is an obvious cut candidate for Buffalo. The versatile back didn't take the field in 2023, and could save the team nearly $5 million.

Howard's streak of three consecutive Pro Bowls ended in 2023 due in part to injuries. Now in his early 30s, Howard is one of the highest-paid corners in the league, and cutting him would create significant cap space immediately.

Unfortunately, Jackson has had health issues on and off the field since he signed a lucrative contract with the Chargers in 2022. The Pats brought him back in a move with limited risk, as Jackson can be cut this offseason without any cap penalty despite three years remaining on his deal.

The new Chargers regime will have severe cap issues to navigate, and Linsley could be a victim. He played only three games in 2023 due to health issues, and cutting him could save the team nearly $9 million in cap space.

Cincinnati renegotiated Mixon's deal recently, but the team can still save over $6 million by moving on from him this offseason. While Mixon rushed for more than 1,000 yards again in 2023, the emergence of Chase Brown late in the season does give the Bengals some leeway.

Morse has consistently been a pillar on Buffalo's offensive line, but they must make some tough decisions after paying Josh Allen. The veteran center would save the team nearly $8.5 million if he's cut.

Neal was a star for Atlanta early in his career, but he's now reached journeyman status on four teams in four years. He struggled to stay on the field in 2023, and cutting him would save Pittsburgh more than $2 million in 2024.

Pittsburgh needs to clear cap space, and Ogunjobi would be an obvious place to start. The defensive lineman has two years remaining on his contract but would net the team more than $6 million in cap space if he's released.

The Steelers had the best of intentions when they added the veteran Robinson last offseason, but he failed to contribute much as the No. 3 wideout. He's almost certain to be cut or have his deal renegotiated, as Pittsburgh can save $10 million by releasing him.

Robinson missed the start of 2023 due to suspension, and the Jags did well enough without him in the lineup. Perhaps that will give the team confidence to move on as they try to create cap space, as Robinson is entering the final season of his contract and can create over $16 million in space.

Nothing should surprise us with the Commanders hiring a new, forward-thinking front office. Then again, releasing Thomas wouldn't be a surprise at all as he enters the final year of his deal at age 33 and would create over $6.5 million in cap space with his release.

MVS was a key contributor in last year's Super Bowl run, but has otherwise been a massive disappointment since the Chiefs signed him in 2022. The writing is on the wall for KC to revamp their wide receiver room, and they can save nearly $12 million by cutting Valdes-Scantling this offseason.

Woods was upstaged by Houston's young wideouts this season, playing for his third team in three years. Cutting the veteran would save the Texans nearly $5 million, so it's very possible he will be on the move again.