Don't be fooled by some NFL transactions

Don't be fooled by all those deep cuts on NFL rosters, with veterans such as Todd Heap, Roy Williams and John Kasay being released. Some of the dozens of players being shown the door might step right back through it — for less money — very soon.

The new labor deal hasn't really changed the dynamics for teams dealing with the salary cap. Sure, the cap has been softened a bit, with teams allowed to exceed it this year by $3 million and to get creative with contracts for non-rookies. But that isn't a wholesale change from the past.

"The NFL salary has always been a soft cap," agent Ben Dogra said. "This year is no different in years when a salary cap has existed."

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