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When does the “legal manipulation” period begin?
The NFL's “legal tampering” period begins today at noon ET and ends at 4 PM ET on Wednesday, March 13. During this 52-hour window, teams are allowed to contact and negotiate contracts with licensed agents for players who will become unrestricted free agents. Agents in the new league year.
Players who are not represented by an NFLPA-certified contract advisor are permitted to communicate with teams' front office officials regarding contract negotiations, but no The head coach or other member of the technical staff.
When does NFL free agency start?
NFL free agency begins on Wednesday, March 13 at 4 PM ET, which is also the start of the new NFL year.
No contracts are allowed to be signed until after free agency officially begins.
Who are the most important free agents?
Check out Yahoo Sports NFL writer Frank Schaub's top 25 NFL free agents here.
Check out Schaub'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 from 2023. Here's Yahoo Sports' Jori Epstein with a comprehensive look at the jump.
How much cap space does each team have, and what are their needs?
Check out our NFL offseason primer, which goes over each franchise's cap situation and where they need to spend money.
Which players have received the NFL franchise tag?
Eight players received the non-exclusive franchise tag, including: Tee Higgins, Cincinnati Bengals WR; Larios Snead, Kansas City Chiefs CB; 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; and Michael Pittman Jr., Indianapolis Colts WR
Eagles and J. Landon Dickerson agree to a four-year contract extension
The Bengals franchise-tagged Tee Higgins last month, preventing him from reaching free agency. He is expected to earn $21.8 million this season on the tag.
Higgins, 25, has 3,684 yards and 24 touchdowns in 58 career games with the Bengals. They drafted him in the second round out of Clemson in 2020, and since then he has formed a great relationship with quarterback Joe Burrow and fellow wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase.
However, Higgins' 2023 season was not his best. He missed five games due to injury, limiting him to 42 receptions for 656 yards and 5 touchdowns – a sharp decline from his first three seasons, which were very productive. (For example, Higgins had 74 catches for 1,029 yards and seven touchdowns in 2022.)
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When the Denver Broncos and Russell Wilson announced their divorce last week, speculation ran rampant about where the nine-time Pro Bowl quarterback would land.
The Las Vegas Raiders topped Yahoo Sports' poll of quarterback agents and league executive projections.
But the lone agent quarterback, who overachieved and ranked three of his best guesses, waited to mention the Raiders until third down.
The agent signed the Atlanta Falcons to second place.
The Pittsburgh Steelers, in what now seems prescient, were ranked first.
The agent texted six days before Wilson and the NFL tweeted clear assertions: “A clear need and a playoff team.” “This is his best shot to start with [a] Competitive team.”
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Bucs agree to terms with K Chase McLaughlin
The Bucs have agreed to terms with K Chase McLaughlin.
Kirk Cousins, the top QB on the free-agent market, will begin discussions with the Falcons once the legal tampering window opens, according to Diana Russini of The Athletic.
Kirk Cousins will hit free agency and begin discussions with Atlanta once the tampering window opens in 90 minutes, according to sources.
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 LB Zaire Franklin has reportedly agreed to a 3-year extension
Early Monday morning, the Indianapolis Colts and linebacker Zaire Franklin agreed to a three-year, $31.26 extension.
Colts sign linebacker Zaire Franklin to a 3-year, $31.26 million contract extension. The deal was confirmed by his agents Drew Rosenhaus and Kyle Lincoln. pic.twitter.com/6I53NaKj6f
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Free agency rankings, featuring Russell Wilson and other big names
Russell Wilson was one of the biggest names in free agency, and now he's out.
See where he ranks in Yahoo Sports NFL writer Frank Schaub's free agent rankings, including:
Top 25 NFL free agents overall
Top 5 free agent midfielders
2024 NFL Free Agent Rankings Center
Russell Wilson is headed to Pittsburgh. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
Russell Wilson's first stop in the NFL was exceptional, as he played at a near-Hall of Fame level for the Seattle Seahawks. After that, Wilson's two seasons with the Denver Broncos were so bad they will go down among the worst deals and contracts in NFL history.
We'll see what the third chapter brings.
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Russell Wilson has announced he has signed with the Steelers
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