The NFL salary cap has been set at $279.2 million, creating a significant opportunity for players in free agency as teams extend contracts for their stars. Highlighted contracts include Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills, whose new deal is worth $330 million over six years, with a staggering $250 million in guarantees, the highest in NFL history. Cincinnati Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase received a lucrative four-year, $161 million extension, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback. Other notable deals include Myles Garrett of the Cleveland Browns and DK Metcalf, who recently moved to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The article provides insights into these contracts, emphasizing the intricacies of NFL contract structures that differ from other leagues.