The NFL’s big free agency period is about to kick off! Teams
can officially sign free agents starting at 4 p.m. ET on March 12, but they’re
allowed to start talking to players earlier during a "legal
tampering" window that opens at noon ET on March 10. Meanwhile, teams are
already busy cutting veterans, re-signing stars, and exploring trades.
Key Moves
So Far:
- Raiders Land Geno Smith: The Las Vegas Raiders made
headlines by trading for Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith. This could shake
things up for the Minnesota Vikings, who are still figuring out their QB
plans.
- Kirk Cousins Wants Out: Minnesota Vikings
quarterback Kirk Cousins reportedly wants a trade to a team where he can
start.
Franchise
Tag Updates:
The deadline for teams to use the "franchise tag"
(a one-year contract that keeps a player from hitting free agency) has passed.
Only two players received it this year, the fewest since 1994:
1. Trey Smith (Offensive Lineman, Kansas City Chiefs)
2. Tee Higgins (Wide Receiver, Cincinnati Bengals)
Who
Almost Got Tagged?
·
The Dallas Cowboys avoided
using the tag on defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa by signing him to a 4-year,
$80 million deal instead.
·
The Minnesota Vikings
considered tagging QB Sam Darnold to buy time for contract talks, but the $40.2
million price tag for quarterbacks was too steep. That high cost would’ve
limited their ability to build a competitive roster.
Why It
Matters:
The franchise tag helps teams keep key players, but its high
cost (especially for QBs) can backfire. With free agency starting soon, expect
more big moves as teams scramble to upgrade their rosters!
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