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When does the “legal tampering” period start?
The NFL's “legal tampering” period begins today at noon ET and ends Wednesday, March 13th at 4:00 pm ET. During this 52-hour period, teams will be allowed to contact the accredited representatives of players who will become free agents without restriction to negotiate contracts. Agents for the new league year.
Players who are not represented by an NFLPA-certified contract advisor are permitted to communicate with team front office personnel regarding contract negotiations. do not have The head coach or other member of the coaching staff.
When does NFL free agency start?
NFL free agency begins Wednesday, March 13th at 4pm ET, which also marks the beginning of the NFL's new league year.
Contracts cannot be signed until free agency officially begins.
Who are the top free agents?
Check out Yahoo Sports NFL writer Frank Schwab's list of the top 25 NFL free agents here.
Check out Schwab's top five free agents at each position here.
What is the NFL salary cap this season?
The salary cap is $255.4 million, an increase of $30 million starting in 2023. Yahoo Sports' Jolie Epstein has a comprehensive look at this leap.
How much cap space does each team have and what are its needs?
Check out each team's NFL offseason primer. You'll see the cap situation for each franchise and where they need to spend their money.
Which players received the NFL franchise tag?
Eight players received the non-exclusive franchise tag, including Tee Higgins, WR of the Cincinnati Bengals. Rajarius Snead, Kansas City Chiefs cornerback. Brian Burns, Carolina Panthers Edge. Justin Madubuike, Baltimore Ravens DT; Antoine Winfield, Tampa Bay Buccaneers S. Josh Allen, Jacksonville Jaguars edge. Jaylon Johnson, Chicago Bears CB; Michael Pittman Jr., Indianapolis Colts WR
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Bucks agree to contract with K. Chase McLaughlin
The Bucks have agreed to terms with K. Chase McLaughlin.
Kirk Cousins, the top quarterback on the free agent market, plans to begin negotiations with the Falcons as soon as the legal tampering period opens, according to The Athletic's Deanna Russini.
Sources say Kirk Cousins will become a free agent and begin negotiations with Atlanta as soon as the tampering period opens in the next 90 minutes.
Report: Legatron returns to Jets on 2-year contract
Greg Zierlein will re-sign with the Jets for $8.4 million, according to NFL Network.
of #Jets My information is that they have re-signed kicker Greg Zuerlein to a two-year, $8.4 million contract. @lap sheet. Great raise for Greg the Leg.
Tee Higgins received the franchise tag from the Bengals but is now reportedly requesting a trade:
Tee Higgins has reportedly requested a trade from the Bengals. @AdamSchefter.
The Bengals' franchise wide receiver is “disappointed” that the team hasn't negotiated a long-term contract extension since March 2023. pic.twitter.com/ge5LuQU0kB
C Mike Morse has reportedly signed a two-year contract with the Jaguars.
The Jacksonville Jaguars are reportedly signing center Mike Morse to a two-year, $10.5 million contract.
Colts and LB Zaire Franklin reportedly agree to 3-year contract extension
Bright and early Monday morning, it was reported that the Indianapolis Colts and linebacker Zaire Franklin have agreed to a three-year, $31.26 contract extension.
The Colts signed linebacker Zaire Franklin to a three-year, $31.26 million contract extension. The deal was confirmed by agents Drew Rosenhaus and Kyle Lincoln. pic.twitter.com/6I53NaKj6f
Free agent rankings featuring Russell Wilson and other big names
Russell Wilson was one of the biggest names in free agency, but he's now off the board.
Check out where he ranks in Yahoo Sports NFL writer Frank Schwab's free agent rankings.
Top 25 overall NFL free agents
Top 5 free agent quarterbacks
NFL 2024 Free Agent Rankings Hub
Russell Wilson had an incredible first start in the NFL, playing at a near-Hall of Fame level with the Seattle Seahawks. Wilson's subsequent two seasons with the Denver Broncos were so bad that he would go down as one of the worst trades and contracts in NFL history.
Let's see what the third act brings.
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Russell Wilson announces signing with Steelers
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