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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 started Monday at noon ET and ends at 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday. 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 adviser 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 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 salary-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
Live145 updates
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Jets get better insurance policy at backup QB spot
Tyrod Taylor will be Aaron Rodgers’ backup in the 2024 season, according to an NFL Network report.
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Protect Bryce Young at all costs.
Another big-time guard in Carolina: Sources say the #Panthers are expected to sign former #Seahawks guard Damien Lewis to a 4-year, $53M deal with $26.2M fully guaranteed in a deal done by Andre Odom of @AthletesFirst.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2024
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Free-agent kicker Brandon McManus has agreed to a one-year deal with the Commanders for $3.6 million, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2024
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Bengals reportedly changing their backfield
Out: Joe Mixon after seven seasons in Cincinnati, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.
In: Zack Moss, the former Colt, lands in Cincinnati on a two-year, $8 million deal, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
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Nice to see Wil Lutz has jokes.
Catching up, what did I miss? See you soon, Denver! 🧡🐎
— Wil Lutz (@wil_lutz5) March 12, 2024
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Video: Breaking down a day of big deals for free agent RBs
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Fantasy implications with RB Antonio Gibson headed to New England
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Could Aaron Jones end up with a division rival after Packers cut ties?
Sources to @DMRussini and me:
The Packers wanted Aaron Jones to take at least a 50% pay cut entering the final year of his deal. After being released, Jones is drawing interest from — you guessed it — the Minnesota Vikings.
New story @TheAthletic: https://t.co/hx9uk7VCCi
— Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) March 12, 2024
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One LB in, one LB out for the Browns
Former Vikings LB Jordan Hicks is signing a 2-year, $8 million deal with the Browns, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2024
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49ers continue living on the edge (rushers)
More edge help: The #49ers are signing #Panthers FA DE Yetur Gross-Matos to a 2-year deal worth $18M, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2024
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Seahawks bringing back key DL Leonard Williams, per reports
Williams was Yahoo’s No. 3 ranked defensive lineman on the free agent market this season.
Seahawks traded for him midseason and are keeping him around after a productive stretch.
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Next franchise QB in New England? Nope, but Brissett is back!
Jacoby Brissett started his career in New England. Now he’s reportedly coming back on a 1-year, $8 million deal.
Patriots, of course, still own the No. 3 pick in the draft and are expected to take a QB.
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Dolphins have their apparent replacement at center
Miami already lost guard Robert Hunt earlier in the day, and with center Connor Williams is also set to hit free agency, the team had a major need on the interior offensive line.
The #Dolphins have agreed to terms with their new center, locking in former #Titans C Aaron Brewer to a 3-year deal worth $21M total, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2024
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Jaguars’ active day continues with another addition at CB
I’m told CB Ronald Darby is going to the #Jaguars on a 2-year deal worth 10M max, per source.
— JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) March 11, 2024
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Ex-Giants RB Tiki Barber said what about Saquon Barkley?
After Saquon Barkley left the Giants to reach a deal with the division-rival Eagles in free agency, former Giants star Tiki Barber sounded off. Barber said of Barkley: “you’re dead to us.” Really, Tiki?
Yahoo’s Frank Schwab breaks down Barber’s comment and Barkley’s spicy response
@TikiBarber lol yup you’re the prime example of loyalty to a team.. I got the deal I wanted, secured more gm which wasn’t given to me before… so if fans are gonna hate me for that so be it! But I never turned my back on my teammates and always had theirs https://t.co/6aKgJquD0F
— Saquon Barkley (@saquon) March 11, 2024
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Top free agents still on the board
According to Yahoo Sports NFL writer Frank Schwab’s top 25 big board (numbered by overall ranking):
4. Minnesota Vikings EDGE Danielle Hunter
5. Seattle Seahawks DL Leonard Williams
7. Washington Commanders CB Kendall Fuller
14. Arizona Cardinals WR Marquise Brown
15. Jacksonville Jaguars WR Calvin Ridley
16. Dallas Cowboys OT Tyron Smith
17. Denver Broncos S Justin Simmons
18. New England Patriots OT Trent Brown
21. Tennessee Titans RB Derrick Henry
22. Baltimore Ravens LB Patrick Queen
24. Miami Dolphins LB Jerome Baker
25. Miami Dolphins CB Xavien Howard
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TE Noah Fant reportedly returning to Seahawks on 2-year, $21M deal
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The Patriots have seemed to confirm the Mike Onwenu news
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Patriots reportedly re-signing OT Mike Onwenu
One of Yahoo Sports NFL writer Frank Schwab’s top 25 free agents is off the board, as the Patriots are signing OT Mike Onwenu to a three-year, $57 million deal, per NFL Network
Sources: The #Patriots are re-signing versatile OL Michael Onwenu, one of their cornerstone players, to a 3-year, $57M deal including $38M guaranteed. A clear priority for New England, he gets a $22.5M signing bonus. pic.twitter.com/mDpUz5CvSS
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 11, 2024
