Getty C.J. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans warms up before a game against the Indianapolis Colts. The NFL made it official, announcing that the salary cap for the 2026 season would surpass $300 million for the first time in league history. And yet, that was arguably the second most-relevant news for the Houston Texans and their roster. The Texans entered the offseason over the salary cap, so the revised final number loomed large for them. It is much-needed context around potential decisions on