The New York Giants and the Kansas City Chiefs may have received a bad update on Jeremiyah Love. Still, the 2026 NFL Draft remains their most realistic opportunity to make further additions, with both teams having little cap space left this offseason.
While the Giants rank 27 among NFL teams in cap space this year, the Chiefs are only one place above the New York franchise. The Big Blue have roughly $6.4 million available, whereas Kansas City has $6.7 million.
Ari Meirov notes that only five teams have fewer cap space than the Giants and Chiefs in 2026. They are followed by the Jaguars, Vikings, Panthers, Dolphins, and Bears, with Chicago barely being compliant with $245K in cap space.
The Giants and Chiefs’ best free agent signings so far
This situation limits both the Giants and Chiefs’ maneuvering for future free agent signings, but it’s safe to say that they have already taken care of their priority needs in the open market.
Salary cap space for all 32 NFL teams (roughly):
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) April 5, 2026
1. Titans: $63M
2. Commanders: $50M
3. Chargers: $48M
4. Cardinals: $41M
5. Jets: $40M
6. Patriots: $35M
7. Eagles: $34.8M
8. Seahawks: $33M
9. 49ers: $30M
10. Ravens: $29.5M
11. Steelers: $27M
12. Colts: $26.5M
13. Rams: $26M
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New York made instrumental moves on both sides of the ball. In defense, the team made a much-needed addition at linebacker with the arrival of Tremaine Edmunds. In offense, the Giants added veteran presence at WR by signing Darnell Mooney and Calvin Austin III. On top of that, the Giants signed Isaiah Likely, believing he will thrive with QB Jaxson Dart.
The Chiefs, meanwhile, made a splash to upgrade their RB room with Super Bowl LX MVP Kenneth Walker III. And while that was Kansas City’s most notable move, the front office also made necessary defensive signings with safety Alohi Gilman and DT Khyiris Tonga joining the team.
Giants, Chiefs will get to pick early in 2026 NFL Draft
Both the Giants and Chiefs could use an upgrade or depth at other positions, and while their cap space may not give them much wiggle room, these teams will get to pick early in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Giants’ draft picks include an interesting No. 5 selection, which will allow them to get one of the best prospects from this year’s class. Meanwhile, the Chiefs’ draft picks start with a promising No. 9 selection. Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love appears to be a prospect both teams would like to get in the first round, though the Tennessee Titans may get him first at No. 4.
