The Atlanta Falcons won't be too keen on spending any money this season as their 2012 payroll is filled to the brim. The Falcons have committed $118 million of the possible $121 million salary cap for the 2012 season and unless injuries hit the Falcons, there isn't an expectation for the Falcons to acquire any players for the season.
Here is a breakout of the 2012 payrolls and the 2013 projected payrolls for each of the NFC South teams.
2012 remaining payroll for NFC South teams
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: $15.2 million
New Orleans has $8.8 million
Carolina is $8.5 million
Falcons are at $2.97 million
2013 projected payroll for NFC South teams
New Orleans Saints: $141.1 million committed
Carolina Panthers: $131 million committed
Atlanta Falcons: $116 million committed
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: $116 million committed
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