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Hypothetical Reaction to NFL Free Agency
What do all the moves mean from a fantasy perspective? Here's their live reactions from Yahoo Sports' fantasy experts.
When does the period of 'lawlessness' begin?
The NFL's “correction” period begins today at noon ET and ends Wednesday, March 13 at 4 p.m. ET. During this 52-hour window, teams are allowed to contact and negotiate contracts with players' certified agents who operate free of charge. Agents in the new league year.
Players not represented by NFLPA certified contract counsel are permitted to communicate with teams' 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 p.m. ET, marking the start of the NFL's new league year.
No contracts are allowed to be signed 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, a $30 million increase from 2023. Here's Yahoo Sports' Jory Epstein with an overview of the jump.
How much cap space does each team have and what are their needs?
Check out our team-by-team NFL offseason primers on what affects each franchise's cap situation and where they should spend their money.
Which players received an NFL franchise tag?
Dee Higgins, Cincinnati Bengals WR; L'Jarius Sneed, Kansas City Chiefs CB; Brian Burns, Carolina Panthers edge; Justin Madupuike, Baltimore Ravens TD; Antoine Winfield, Tampa Bay Buccaneers S; Josh Allen, Jacksonville Jaguars edge; Jaylen Johnson, Chicago Bears CB; and Michael Pittman Jr., Indianapolis Colts WR
The Bucs are reportedly bringing back DL Greg Gaines
Brian Giants Burns?
We may be close to a resolution with star pass rusher Brian Burns, who has been franchise-tagged by the Panthers.
Barring a last-minute, complete breakdown in negotiations, Brian Burns will remain a New York Giant. I will update once the proposed compensation is confirmed.
Will Lutz hits the Jaguars with a steel chair and decides to return to the Broncos instead.
Lutz had 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 with Jacksonville earlier in the day, changed his mind and remains in Denver. The Broncos are getting their kicker back and the Jaguars need one now. pic.twitter.com/g7joMDg2QP
Report: RB Gus Edwards joins old coach with Chargers
Former Ravens RB Gus Edwards has agreed to terms with the Chargers on a two-year contract. Edwards will now reunite with former Ravens and current Chargers assistant Greg Roman.
Report: Giants sign Devin Singletary to replace Saquon
Compensation update: Giants are offering former Texans RB Devin Singletary a 3-year, $16.5 million contract worth $19.5 million, per source. https://t.co/QsVqu6NbNz
More Packers moves: Free agent safety Xavier McKinney signs a four-year, $68 million contract — averaging $17M per year — with the Green Bay Packers. Agent David Mulugeta confirmed the deal. pic.twitter.com/tNy4F6YkHc
