NFL Free Agency
Complete coverage of NFL free agency including the latest signings, contract details, team moves, breaking rumors, and expert analysis. Track every transaction as teams reshape their rosters for championship runs.
Free Agency Timeline
Teams can designate franchise or transition players
48-hour window before free agency begins
Players can officially sign with new teams
Value signings and veteran additions
Recent Signings
Baker Mayfield extends with Buccaneers
Chris Godwin stays in Tampa Bay
Trent Williams signs record OT deal
Tony Pollard joins Titans backfield
Geno Smith traded, signs extension
Top Available Free Agents
Kirk Cousins
Previous: Minnesota Vikings
Josh Allen
Previous: Jacksonville Jaguars
Mike Evans
Previous: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
L'Jarius Sneed
Previous: Kansas City Chiefs
Derrick Henry
Previous: Tennessee Titans
Brian Burns
Previous: Carolina Panthers
Understanding NFL Free Agency
What is NFL Free Agency?
NFL free agency is the period when players whose contracts have expired can negotiate and sign with any team in the league. It's one of the most exciting times of the NFL offseason, as teams reshape their rosters and make major moves to improve for the upcoming season.
Types of Free Agents
Unrestricted Free Agents (UFA)
Players with four or more accrued seasons who can sign with any team without restrictions.
Restricted Free Agents (RFA)
Players with three accrued seasons whose current team has right of first refusal on contract offers.
Franchise Tagged Players
Players designated by their team with a one-year contract worth the average of the top five salaries at their position.
Key Terms
- Salary Cap: The maximum amount teams can spend on player salaries in a given year.
- Dead Money: Salary cap charges for players no longer on the roster.
- Guaranteed Money: Contract money the player receives regardless of performance or injury.
- Legal Tampering: The 48-hour window before free agency where teams can negotiate with agents.
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