The NFL will officially close its 2024 season on March 12, 2025, when the new league year commences at 4 p.m. ET. This marks the start of free agency, during which player contracts expiring in 2024 will end, and all teams must comply with salary cap regulations. Various categories of free agents will be allowed to negotiate with teams, including unrestricted and restricted free agents. Notably, the New England Patriots have chosen not to use franchise or transition tags this season, resulting in several of their players entering free agency.
The NFL's new league year begins on March 12 at 4 p.m. ET, marking the official start of free agency and player trades.
Free agency allows players without an NFL contract to sign with teams, with different categories like unrestricted, restricted, and exclusive rights free agents.
The New England Patriots opted not to use franchise or transition tags this offseason, which allows more of their players to enter free agency.
As of the start of the new league year, any untendered restricted and exclusive rights free agents can negotiate and sign with any club.
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