1.   At this point, they would be interested in even the most minor deal, just so they can clear some additional cap space.

2.   At the start of that year the Carolina Panthers considered trading for Gilbert but did not have the salary cap space.

3.   Boston will not be able to compete for the big boys unless they can move one of their guards for a future draft pick to clear up cap space.

4.   But the Patriots do need to make cap space.

5.   Dawson said he would predict that only a small amount of cap space would remain after the next deals are done.

6.   If the club keeps him, it would eat up more cap space.

7.   If they can acquire the player they need with the cap space created by the trade, the Celtics will be declared trade winners.

8.   If Jordan retires by then, that would leave salary cap space to nab free agents like Kevin Garnett.

9.   It is highly unusual for a position other than quarterback to occupy so much cap space.

10.   Jerry Jones has repeatedly traded up-front money and extended years on contracts for the right to create extra salary cap space.