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Fantasy reaction to NFL free agency
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When does the ‘legal tampering’ period begin?
The NFL’s “legal tampering” period begins today at noon ET and ends at 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 13. During this 52-hour window, teams are allowed to contact and negotiate contracts with the certified agents of players who will become unrestricted free agents in the new league year.
Players not represented by an NFLPA certified contract advisor are permitted to communicate with teams’ front office officials regarding contract negotiations, but not the head coach or other members of the coaching staff.
When does NFL free agency begin?
NFL free agency begins Wednesday, March 13 at 4 p.m. ET, which is also the start of the NFL’s new league year.
No contracts are allowed to be signed until after free agency officially begins.
Who are the top free agents?
Check out Yahoo Sports NFL writer Frank Schwab’s 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, a $30 million increase from 2023. Here’s Yahoo Sports’ Jori Epstein with an overarching look at the jump.
How much cap space does each team have, and what are their needs?
Check out our team-by-team NFL offseason primers, which hits on every franchise’s cap situation and where they need to spend the money.
Which players received the NFL franchise tag?
Eight players received the non-exclusive franchise tag, including: Tee Higgins, Cincinnati Bengals WR; L’Jarius Sneed, 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
Live118 updates
- Mon, March 11, 2024 at 3:21 PM MST
Compensation update for Bucs-Lions Carlton Davis trade:
Trade terms …
Lions get: CB Carlton Davis, 2024 sixth-round pick, 2025 sixth-round pick.
Buccaneers get: 2024 third-round pick (the latter of Detroit’s two).
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 11, 2024
- Mon, March 11, 2024 at 3:10 PM MST
Lions trade for Bucs CB Carlton Davis
Detroit’s not done loading up on defense
- Mon, March 11, 2024 at 3:01 PM MST
Lions make move for NFC North pass rusher, per report
- Mon, March 11, 2024 at 2:45 PM MST
Browns make another move along D-line
Browns DT Maurice Hurst is re-signing with Cleveland, a one-year deal worth up to $3.2 million, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 11, 2024
- Mon, March 11, 2024 at 2:41 PM MST
Here is the money on the Za’Darius Smith deal:
- Mon, March 11, 2024 at 2:40 PM MST
Report: Ex-Patriots LB Mack Wilson agrees to 3-year deal with Cardinals
Source: Former #Patriots LB Mack Wilson has agreed to terms with the #AZCardinals on a 3-year, $12.75M deal worth up to $15M. More help on defense.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 11, 2024
- Mon, March 11, 2024 at 2:40 PM MST
Browns re-signing DE Za’Darius Smith, per report
The Browns are re-signing Za’Darius Smith, per sources.
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) March 11, 2024
- Mon, March 11, 2024 at 2:36 PM MST
DT Justin Jones reportedly signing with Cardinals on 3-year, $30.1M deal
- Mon, March 11, 2024 at 2:33 PM MST
Report: Bills bringing back pass rusher A.J. Epenesa
The #Bills are bringing back DE A.J. Epenesa on a two-year deal, source says.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 11, 2024
- Mon, March 11, 2024 at 2:32 PM MST
LB Frankie Luvu reportedly signing 3-year deal with Commanders
- Mon, March 11, 2024 at 2:28 PM MST
Report: Chargers signing TE Will Dissly
- Mon, March 11, 2024 at 2:21 PM MST
Bucs reportedly bringing back DL Greg Gaines
- Mon, March 11, 2024 at 2:18 PM MST
Brian Burns to the Giants?
We might be nearing a resolution with star pass rusher Brian Burns, who was franchise tagged by the Panthers.
Barring a last minute, complete breakdown in negotiations, Brian Burns will be a New York Giant, per source. I’ll update after proposed compensation is confirmed.
— Sheena Quick (@Sheena_Marie3) March 11, 2024
- Mon, March 11, 2024 at 2:17 PM MST
Dolphins, OT Terron Armstead reportedly have deal in place for return
- Mon, March 11, 2024 at 2:14 PM MST
Report: Titans signing CB away from Bengals
Source: Chidobe Awuzie agreed to terms with the #Titans on a three-year deal
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 11, 2024
- Mon, March 11, 2024 at 2:10 PM MST
Wil Lutz hits Jaguars with steel chair, decides to return to Broncos instead
Lutz agreed to terms with Jacksonville earlier in the day. Then he changed his mind. BAH GAWD
First free-agent change: Kicker Will Lutz, who agreed to terms earlier in the day with Jacksonville, changed his mind and is remaining in Denver. Broncos get back their kicker, Jaguars now need one. pic.twitter.com/g7joMDg2QP
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 11, 2024
- Mon, March 11, 2024 at 2:08 PM MST
Is Wil Lutz actually staying in Denver?
Earlier today it was reported that kicker Wil Lutz was signing with the Jaguars.
Now the Denver Gazette is saying he’s staying with the Broncos.
KICKER DRAMA
Wil Lutz’s agent John Perla tells me he is NOT signing with Jacksonville. Kicker is returning to the #Broncos on a two-year contract.
— Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) March 11, 2024
- Mon, March 11, 2024 at 2:07 PM MST
One of the conference finalists finally makes an outside move
The Chiefs re-signed Chris Jones and the Ravens re-signed Justin Madubuike, but the 49ers are reportedly signing Leonard Floyd — who played for the Bills last season.
Source: The #49ers are signing Leonard Floyd. Big-time edge help.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 11, 2024
- Mon, March 11, 2024 at 1:58 PM MST
‘Maxx Crosby is so damn angry’ — Gardner Minshew
- Mon, March 11, 2024 at 1:53 PM MST
Report: Devin Duvernay leaving Ravens for Jaguars