The Green Bay Packers are already $11.36 million over the projected 2026 salary cap, prompting speculation about which four players might be released. Even more striking, one of those potential cuts appears at odds with his on-field importance.

In the salary-capped world of the NFL, finding and keeping affordable young talent is essential. By tracking retention rates of drafted players, teams gain insight into their own effectiveness in identifying and developing long-term contributors.

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ significant spending has drawn attention, but MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred believes the focus should be on the system that allows it. Addressing concerns over disparity in the sport, Manfred emphasizes that the Dodgers are operating within the rules.