| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Upper limit that cannot be exceeded | New York Times | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Absolute limit for an NFL team's salaries | USA Today | 04 Jun 2026 |
| Nonnegotiable salary limit | New York Times | 30 Jan 2023 |
| Nonnegotiable limit | Wall Street Journal | 25 Jan 2022 |
| Max of pro sports | Newsday | 06 Jul 2019 |
| Ceiling in pro sports | Newsday | 23 May 2015 |
| Ceiling in pro sports | ||
| N.F.L. salary limit |