The NFL season is officially beginning, as the free agency window opens up. We take a look at key dates and players in this year’s free agency
Jeffrey MayJeff_DiarioASUpdate: Mar 10th, 2022 00:04 EST
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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.
