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Fantasy reaction to NFL free agency
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When does the ‘legal manipulation’ period begin?
The NFL’s “legal tampering” period begins at noon ET today and ends at 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 13. During this 52-hour period, teams can contact and negotiate contracts with the certified agents of the players who will be released without restrictions. agents in the new league year.
Players who are not represented by an NFLPA-certified contract advisor may contact team front office officials regarding contract negotiations, but No the head coach or other members of the coaching staff.
When does NFL free agency start?
NFL free agency begins Wednesday, March 13 at 4 pm ET, which is also the start of the new NFL league year.
Signing contracts is not permitted until free agency officially begins.
Who are the best 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, an increase of $30 million over 2023. Here’s Yahoo Sports’ Jori Epstein with a global 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 playbooks, which address each franchise’s salary cap situation and where they should spend the money.
Which players received the NFL franchise tag?
Eight players received the non-exclusive franchise tag, including: Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins; L’Jarius Sneed, CB of the Kansas City Chiefs; Brian Burns, Carolina Panthers EDGE; Justin Madubuike, coach of the Baltimore Ravens; Antoine Winfield, Tampa Bay Buccaneers S; Josh Allen, Jacksonville EDGE Jaguars; Jaylon Johnson, CB of the Chicago Bears; and Michael Pittman Jr., WR of the Indianapolis Colts
Live119 updates
The Raiders’ plan without a franchise QB? Instead, he pulverizes those in his division.
Aside from the Atlanta Falcons and their deal for Kirk Cousins, no team made a bigger splash on the first day of NFL free agency than the Las Vegas Raiders.
They came out of nowhere to agree to a four-year, $110 million deal with former Dolphins defensive tackle Christian Wilkins to add some power and production to their defensive line. With Wilkins in the fold, the Raiders finally have a true running mate for superstar running back Maxx Crosby, who has carried an unimaginable load for them in recent years.
The Raiders still have a long There’s a ways to go before they can reliably compete for the AFC West crown, but Wilkins and Crosby give them a formidable duo that will help them at least contend with the Chiefs, back-to-back Super Bowl champions, and a team of the Chargers that is now led by Jim. Harbaugh.
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Compensation update for Bucs-Lions Carlton Davis trade:
Report: Former Patriots LB Mack Wilson agrees to 3-year deal with Cardinals
Source: Ex #Patriots LB Mack Wilson has reached an agreement with the #AZCardenales on a 3-year, $12.75 million deal worth up to $15 million. More help on defense.
LB Frankie Luvu reportedly signed a 3-year contract with Commanders
Report: Chargers sign TE Will Dissly
Bucs reportedly bringing back DL Greg Gaines
Brian Burns to the Giants?
We could be nearing a resolution with star pass rusher Brian Burns, who was franchise tagged by the Panthers.
Barring a complete breakdown of negotiations at the last minute, Brian Burns will be a New York Giant, according to source. I will update after the proposed compensation is confirmed.
Wil Lutz hits the Jaguars with a steel chair and decides to return to the Broncos
Lutz agreed to terms with Jacksonville earlier in the day. He then he changed his mind. BAH GAWD
First free agent trade: Kicker Will Lutz, who agreed to terms earlier in the day with Jacksonville, changed his mind and remains in Denver. The Broncos get their kicker back, the Jaguars now need one. pic.twitter.com/g7joMDg2QP
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 They are signing Leonard Floyd. Great help.
