Cap Casualty Watch: Mixon, Kamara, & Adams on the Chopping Block?

Post-Super Bowl means one thing for NFL Front Offices: fixing the Salary Cap. February is "Cap Casualty Season," and this year, some massive fantasy names are at risk.

Running Backs in Danger

The RB market continues to be brutal.

• Joe Mixon (Texans): Cutting him saves ~$8M. With Dameon Pierce still on the roster, Mixon is a prime candidate to be released.
  • Dynasty Impact: Sell Mixon. Even if he stays, the team will likely add youth.
• Alvin Kamara (Saints): The Saints are notoriously in cap hell. Cutting Kamara saves ~$8.5M.
  • Dynasty Impact: Kendre Miller (if healthy) becomes an instant asset. Kamara's value depends entirely on landing with a contender (like the Cowboys or Bengals).

Wide Receivers on the Move?

• Davante Adams (Raiders/Trade): While a "cut" is unlikely due to dead cap, a trade is imminent.
  • Prediction: He wants to win. A reunion with Aaron Rodgers (Jets) or joining a contender is the only path that keeps him as a WR1.
• Tyreek Hill (Dolphins): Rumors of a post-June 1 cut ($35M savings) are wild but mathematically possible if the Dolphins decide to rebuild.
  • Dynasty Impact: Jaylen Waddle would become a top-5 dynasty WR overnight.

Quarterbacks

• Justin Fields (Jets): Unlikely to return as a backup given the cap savings ($10M). He will look for a bridge starter role elsewhere.

Summary

Dynasty managers need to check their waivers for backups. Players like Dameon Pierce, Kendre Miller, or Jaylen Wright (Dolphins) could see massive value spikes if the starters above are released.