Source: Getty Images Many banks fielded a flood of requests for $2 bills during last month’s Lunar New Year celebrations.
The traditional good luck symbol pays homage to the symbolism of the number 2, which is said to symbolize harmony.
As the NFL welcomes free agency when the new league year arrives Wednesday at 4 PM ET, executives will likely flaunt even bigger sums to prove that good things are coming.
Don’t ask for payment as a single person.
With free agency approaching, let’s take a look at some teams that need to spend big.
dallas cowboys
At a recent powwow with reporters aboard his luxury bus, Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones pledged, “I’m confident we’re going to spend more money in free agency than we’ve ever had (in the past).”
Hello, when has Jones not delivered?
Oh, about that. Dallas’ Super Bowl drought has reached 30 years, and the reserved Jones said he’s willing to change his usual offseason approach and open his wallet to try to fix it. With several key offensive pieces in place, Jones plans to focus on reshaping a defense that generated the most passing yards and 10th most yards on the ground in the league last season.
las vegas raiders
November 23, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders shield logo at midfield Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images First-year coach Klint Kubiak inherited a flawed roster, but like other teams on this list, some stinks could ideally be dissipated with wisely allocated cash. Of course, the state of the Raiders’ key defensive talent – whether or not to trade star edge rusher Maxx Crosby? – You need to tell them how to proceed.
In any case, Las Vegas needs to pay attention to the interior of its offensive line in a market that is generating a lot of curiosity. Los Angeles Chargers guard Zion Johnson or Baltimore Ravens center Tyler Linderbaum would bolster the offensive five when left tackle Colton Miller is expected to return to health.
Tennessee Titans
Tennessee has the fewest wins in the league with just three wins in 2025, but enters free agency with about $100 million in cap space.
This is a good thing for general manager Mike Borgonzi and new coach Robert Saleh. bad? Since there are many position groups, determine which position group you need the most.
Wide receiver should be near the top of the list, as the Titans hope to give quarterback and 2025 No. 1 overall draft pick Cam Ward a fighting chance as a downfield threat. Targeting Indianapolis’ Alec Pierce could be a play, but the division rival Colts are hoping to keep him. Tennessee produced 42 sacks last season, tied for 12th in the league, but could also use it to bolster its edge rushing depth.
commander washington
February 5, 2024; Ashburn, Virginia, USA; Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn (left) is pictured with Commanders managing partner Josh Harris (right) during Quinn’s introductory press conference at Commanders Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Image A litany of injuries to the Commanders a season ago has thwarted their efforts to improve or play in the NFC Championship game after the 2024 campaign.
Washington has about $71 million in cap space, but the franchise has 30 unrestricted free agents, forcing the front office to make difficult internal decisions over external signings. Running back Austin Ekeler (torn Achilles) and tight end Zach Ertz (torn ACL) have been in previous camps and have been reliable weapons for quarterback Jayden Daniels when healthy, but how will Washington view their ages and injury records?
