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I think you're misunderstanding the NFL season.Look how far NOLA was over the cap and had to make adjustments before seasons end. The rule of 51 is applied at the beginning of the season, the 53 rule only comes into play at the end, so all of the other cap hits dont cost until end of season.
Basically you get to play under 51 and any cut players bonus, but you have to pay the piper on all 53 by seasons end. June 1st is always a big day because if you release a play before the June 1st cuts you can spread out over 2 years.
Its all crap and complicated, but for now we only have to worry about the 51.
That was a scramble by New Orleans to get under the cap before the 2021 season began.