The 49ers have $261.65 million in 2026 cap liabilities, 13th fewest in the NFL. In 2027, however, they have $295.5 million in cap liabilities, which is the most in the league.

Thanks to some contract maneuvering last season, the 49ers will enter 2025 more than $47 million under the projected $272.5 million salary cap according to Over the Cap.

So the 49ers have more than $46 million in salary cap -- second most in the NFL -- and they're not using it. At least not yet. Meanwhile, as many as five rookies are expected to start on defense.

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So the 49ers have more than $46 million in salary cap -- second most in the NFL -- and they're not using it. At least not yet. Meanwhile, as many as five rookies are expected to start on defense.