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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
Kirk Cousins reportedly earned $180 million with a $50 million signing bonus
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In an alternate universe, Saquon Barkley would not have hit free agency at such a young age. He was one of the rare full-backs to receive a long-term deal.
Barkley was one of the greatest prospects of all time, the No. 2 pick of the NFL Draft and the NFL Rookie of the Year after a brutal season. Then I stopped for a while.
Barkley did not receive a long-term extension from the New York Giants before hitting free agency, but their NFC East rival Philadelphia Eagles were willing to pay. Barkley agreed to a deal with the Eagles on Monday, just hours after the alleged tampering period. It's a three-year, $37.75 million deal that could be worth up to $46.75 million due to incentives and includes $26 million fully guaranteed according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
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Saccone confirms the Eagles agreement (we believe)
Vikings GM commented on Kirk Cousins' departure
BREAKING: Saquon Barkley to Eagles, per report
Former Giants RB Saquon Barkley has reached an agreement with the Philadelphia Eagles on a three-year, $37.75 million contract that could be worth up to $46.75 million and includes $26 million fully guaranteed at signing, according to sources.
Does Bijan Robinson know something we don't know about Kirk Cousins in the Super Bowl? 🤔
If new Falcons head coach Raheem Morris and offensive coordinator Zach Robinson can plan things for Kirk Cousins…beware.
The signing of Kirk Cousins is good enough for the Falcons. Better than they had. I would still draft a QB if someone went down.
He's nervous about the Achilles tendon injury at his age (he's 36 in August), but he's not running regardless.
Kirk Cousins was ridiculed and ridiculed for his inability to win enough big games or lead his teams on deep playoff runs.
However, he still has great value in the NFL as a productive veteran quarterback. It won't be with the Minnesota Vikings anymore.
The Atlanta Falcons will find out what Cousins has left. Cousins has agreed to a deal with the Falcons, according to multiple reports including ESPN's Adam Schefter. The move has been rumored for a few days, and now the Falcons are getting a big upgrade to their quarterback with new coach Raheem Morris. It's a four-year deal according to reports, although it can't be officially signed until Wednesday.
Maybe Cousins can finally get that playoff success and a little more respect.
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BREAKING: Kirk Cousins to Falcons, according to his agent
Christian Wilkins' characters fill a huge need for the Raiders
News kicker? KICKER NEWS!
The Jags are making another move, this time for Wil Lutz, according to NFL Network:
The Giants needed offensive help and needed to replace Derrick Henry. However, it is interesting that they have as much invested in Tony Pollard as they have in HC Brian Callahan's belief about the division of labour. Here's what he said in the gathering: pic.twitter.com/vQxACcr6Bp
There is of course the argument that the left tackle is the most important to protect the quarterback's blind side. But as the Chiefs scout a rookie QB, few things are more beneficial to a young QB adjusting to the league than a position who can line up OL, call protection and linebackers, etc. It's smart to bring in Tyler Biadasz.
The Eagles hit the DL one day after Fletcher Cox retired
Schefter also reported that the Eagles will continue to listen to trade offers for fellow defensive linemen Josh Sweat and Haason Reddick. Big changes for Philly on the defensive front.
Jets free agent DE Bryce Huff will sign a three-year, $51.1 million deal with the Philadelphia Eagles once free agency opens, according to sources. The deal will make Huff the highest-paid undrafted free agent in NFL history, according to sources. pic.twitter.com/EkPiFlRss0
More details about Tyler Biadasz's deal with Washington
Safety Lonnie Johnson Jr., who was with the Saints last year, returns #Texas On a one-year deal per source. Houston drafted Johnson in the second round in 2019.
Rams Land Colby Parkinson: One of the best free agent TEs off the board
Seahawks free agent TE Colby Parkinson intends to sign a three-year deal worth $22.5 million including $15.5 million guaranteed with the Los Angeles Rams, according to sources. Before playing at Stanford, Parkinson attended Oaks Christian School in Westlake Village, California, a place… pic.twitter.com/Z7h0Hbw0CC
