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Canadian Football League salary cap to grow to over $6.2 million in 2026

by The Canadian Press January 25, 2026

written by The Canadian Press January 25, 2026

The Canadian Football League's salary cap will rise to over $6.2 million in 2026. The CFL and its players' union made the announcement on Friday. Revenue for the league reached $10 million more than the baseline established in 2024 when the CFL's collective bargaining agreement’s revenue growth shar...

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