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Fantasy reaction to NFL free agency
What do all the moves mean from a fantasy perspective? Find out from Yahoo Sports’ fantasy experts with their live reactions right here.
When does the ‘legal tampering’ period begin?
The NFL’s “legal tampering” period begins today at noon ET and ends at 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 13. During this 52-hour window, teams are allowed to contact and negotiate contracts with the certified agents of players who will become unrestricted free agents in the new league year.
Players not represented by an NFLPA certified contract advisor are permitted to communicate with teams’ front office officials regarding contract negotiations, but not the head coach or other members of the coaching staff.
When does NFL free agency begin?
NFL free agency begins Wednesday, March 13 at 4 p.m. ET, which is also the start of the NFL’s new league year.
No contracts are allowed to be signed until after free agency officially begins.
Who are the top 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’ Jori Epstein with an overarching 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 primers, which hits on every franchise’s cap situation and where they need to spend the money.
Which players received the NFL franchise tag?
Eight players received the non-exclusive franchise tag, including: Tee Higgins, Cincinnati Bengals WR; L’Jarius Sneed, 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
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Jags stay active: Adding Darnell Savage after striking deal with Gabe Davis earlier
The #Jaguars aren’t done: Sources say they are signing former #Packers S Darnell Savage to a 3-year deal.
The #Rams have agreed to terms with G Jonah Jackson on a three-year, $51 million deal with $34 million guaranteed, sources say.
A big payday for Jackson, who will join the recently re-signed Kevin Dotson as L.A. pours big money into the middle of their offensive line. pic.twitter.com/iADLjj7a2Y
The problem for the Buffalo Bills coming up short in the playoffs at home against the Kansas City Chiefs was that the salary cap was eventually going to catch up to them.
The Bills had to cut multiple players to get under the cap, and it was inevitable they’d lose some more in free agency. The first loss was receiver Gabe Davis.
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Gabe Davis deal with $39 million, per report
Gabe Davis agreed with the Jaguars to a 3 year deal for $39 million with incentives that could get him to $50 million, per sources.
The Raiders have a scary front with Christian Wilkins next to Maxx Crosby. Tyree Wilson getting on track could make this one of the best defensive lines in the NFL.
Hold my calls and cancel all meetings. I shall be squealing like a teenage girl at a boy band concert for the rest of the day. https://t.co/m3t6xf2UHH
One of the biggest free agents on the market, DT Christian Wilkins, is reportedly signing with the Las Vegas Raiders for four years, $110 million, with $84.75 million guaranteed. Wow.
Chris Jones officially staying in Kansas City
Frank Schwab’s No. 1 free agent has signed his new deal with the Chiefs, according to the team.
Report: WR Gabe Davis signing 3-year deal with Jaguars
Report: DE Dorance Armstrong signing with Commanders
The Titans signing Lloyd Cushenberry and Tony Pollard is a heck of a start building around Will Levis. And I don’t think they’re done, either.
Report: Titans expected to sign Broncos C Lloyd Cushenberry
The Titans are expected to sign free-agent center Lloyd Cushenberry, source says.
Packers reportedly in on Giants safety Xavier McKinney
Team that is expected to be in on Xavier McKinney is the Green Bay Packers, per sources. There is a connection between McKinney and pass game coordinator Derrick Ansley. It’s a move that makes sense. https://t.co/3Nqog94HBi
Packers OL David Bakhtiari announces he’s leaving Green Bay
A lot of emotion in this. I just want to say THANK YOU Green Bay. Thank you for the last 11 years. It’s been a hell of a run. I always wanted to raise a Lombardi on Lombardi avenue, but I will never complain. I gave it my all. I always gave it my best no matter the circumstance… pic.twitter.com/dnc7gkKSAC
