The NFL off-season unfolds swiftly. Just three weeks ago, discussions swirled around the aftermath of Super Bowl LVIII. Fast-forward, and the league convened in Indianapolis for the Scouting Combine a week ago.
Now, in a mere week, free agency kicks off.
Officially, it commences on Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. ET. However, in practice, the action begins at noon ET on Monday, March 11.
This marks the start of the “legal tampering” period, as teams can reach out to agents to extend offers. Many deals will be swiftly accepted, having been negotiated beforehand. Reports will surface, inflated with numbers, as agents share details with reporters via text messages.
Yet, until contracts are signed and submitted to the league after 4:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 13, nothing is official. There’s always a slight chance a player may back out, though it’s uncommon.
The countdown begins next Monday at noon, not Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. ET. Throughout, we’ll monitor every development, rumor, and transaction as they unfold.
Furthermore, we’ll provide a comprehensive analysis once the dust settles on each deal. It’s common for the true value of contracts to diverge from initial reports. Rest assured, we prioritize accuracy over expedience in delivering the complete picture to our audience.
