We’re getting close to NFL free agency, which begins with the legal negotiation window March 10. Players can officially sign with new teams after 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday, which is the start of the new league year.
There has already been plenty of action this offseason, however. The franchise tag window closed at 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, and two players (Bengals receiver Tee Higgins and Chiefs guard Trey Smith) were tagged. Teams can also agree to terms on trades, as we saw with the Commanders’ deal for receiver Deebo Samuel Sr., the Texans’ acquisition of Christian Kirk and the Raiders’ move for Geno Smith. (DK Metcalf and Trey Hendrickson also joined the list of players who have requested a trade.) Plus, a few big names have been released over the past few days, including Evan Engram, Davante Adams and Joey Bosa.
And of course, free agents can re-sign with their current teams (like Zack Baun and Ronnie Stanley) and players on existing deals can be extended (like Maxx Crosby) before free agency opens, too. We’re tracking all of the action, including signings, notable trades, cap-saving releases and more.
For more on NFL free agency, follow our coverage all week. “Free Agency Countdown” will start Monday at noon ET (ESPN2) with the latest news, and “NFL Live” will follow with reaction to the biggest deals at 4 p.m. ET (ESPN).
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