When Does NFL Free Agency Start? - AS USA - Diario AS

The NFL season is officially marked with the beginning of free agency in the run up to the draft and it is just about upon us.

It kicks off on Monday, March 14 with a two day “legal tampering” period during which teams are allowed to negotiate with players or their agents. They may not, however, agree to terms during this period, even in principle.

From NFL Now: #Patriots CB JC Jackson is expected to hit the free agent market, rather than receive the franchise tag. One of the top CBs will generate significant interest. pic.twitter.com/i3PE7GGGNE

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 4, 2022

The new season begins on March 16, and from this date, free agency officially begins. No signings can be reported before 4 p.m. on this date.

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The market for free agents is open April 22 for restricted free agents, although off season workouts may begin on the 18th.

The top 25 free agents available this offseason.Who do want your team to sign? (via @greggrosenthal) pic.twitter.com/ZyOjUpVt9n

— NFL (@NFL) March 7, 2022

Six days after the cutoff date for restricted free agency, the NFL will hold the 2022 draft in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Notable free agents expected to enter this window are Terron Armstead (Saints Offensive Lineman), Marcus Williams (Saints Safety), Von Miller (Rams Linebacker), Tyrann Mathieu (Chiefs Safety), J.C. Jackson (Patriots Corner Back), Carlton Davis (Buccaneers Corner Back), and Emmanuel Ogbah (Dolphins Defensive End)

All teams must work within the league salary cap, this season set at $202.8 million. This will guarantee that the wealthier teams can’t just vacuum up all the talent on offer, so expect to see some financial acrobatics as teams buy, sell, and trade to create some cap room for certain acquisitions.

Where did LB Bobby Wagner land in @greggrosenthal's updated Top 101 NFL free agents of 2022?https://t.co/qJHabiAHiR pic.twitter.com/MGzgfauERT

— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) March 10, 2022