Tuesday, December 17, 2024

NFL 2024 free agency: Kirk Cousins ​​to Falcons, Christian Wilkins to Raiders and more news, reports, rumors

NFL free agency is here! Stay up to date with Yahoo Sports and learn everything you need to know right here.

Hypothetical Reaction to NFL Free Agency

What do all the moves mean from a fantasy perspective? Here's their live reactions from Yahoo Sports' fantasy experts.

When does the period of 'lawlessness' begin?

The NFL's “correction” period begins Monday at noon ET and ends Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET. During this 52-hour window, teams are allowed to contact and negotiate contracts with the certified agents of players who will become unrestricted free agents in the new league year.

Players not represented by NFLPA certified contract counsel are permitted to communicate with teams' front-office officials regarding contract negotiations, but No The head coach or other members of the coaching staff.

When does NFL free agency start?

NFL free agency begins Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET, marking the start of the NFL's new league year.

No contracts are allowed to be signed until free agency officially begins.

Who are the best free agents?

Check out Yahoo Sports NFL writer Frank Schwab's top 25 NFL free agents here.

Check out Schwab's top five free agents at each position here.

What is the NFL salary cap this season?

The salary cap is $255.4 million, a $30 million increase from 2023. Here's Yahoo Sports' Jory Epstein with an overview of the jump.

How much salary-cap space does each team have, and what are their needs?

Check out our team-by-team NFL offseason primers on what affects each franchise's cap situation and where they should spend their money.

Which players received an NFL franchise tag?

Dee Higgins, Cincinnati Bengals WR; L'Jarius Sneed, Kansas City Chiefs CB; Brian Burns, Carolina Panthers edge; Justin Madupuike, Baltimore Ravens TD; Antoine Winfield, Tampa Bay Buccaneers S; Josh Allen, Jacksonville Jaguars edge; Jaylen Johnson, Chicago Bears CB; and Michael Pittman Jr., Indianapolis Colts WR

live146 updates

  • Sam Darnold joins the QB room in Minnesota after the departure of Kirk Cousins

  • The Jets get a great insurance policy at the backup QB spot

    Tyrod Taylor will be Aaron Rodgers' backup through the 2024 season, NFL Network reports.

  • Protect Bryce Young at all costs.

  • The Bengals have reportedly changed their backfield

    Outside: Joe Mixon after seven seasons in Cincinnati, according to NFL Network Tom Pelicero.

    including: Jack Moss, a former Colt, signed a two-year, $8 million contract with Cincinnati. ESPN's Adam Schefter.

  • Nice to see Will Lutz have jokes.

  • Video: Breaking down a day of big deals for free agent RBs

  • RB Fantasy influences headed to New England with Antonio Gibson

  • Could Aaron Jones end up with a division rival after the Packers cut ties?

  • One lb in, one lb out for the Browns

  • The 49ers continue to live on the edge (rushers).

  • The Seahawks are bringing back key DL Leonard Williams, according to reports

    Williams is Yahoo's No. 1 prospect on the free agent market this offseason. 3 ranked defensive lineman.

    The Seahawks traded for him in the offseason and are keeping him around after a productive stretch.

  • The next franchise QB in New England? No, but Brissette is back!

    Jacoby Brissett began his career in New England. Now he is Reportedly returning on a 1-year, $8 million deal.

    The Patriots, of course, have the No. 3 pick in the draft and are expected to take a QB.

  • The Dolphins have their obvious replacement at center

    Miami already lost guard Robert Hunt.

  • The Jaguars' active day continues with another addition at CB

  • Former Giants RB What did Dickey Barber say about Saquon Barkley?

    After Saquon Barkley left the Giants to sign with the division-rival Eagles in free agency, former Giants star Dickie Barber chimed in. Barber said of Barkley: “You're dead to us.” Really, Dicky?

    Yahoo's Frank Schwab broke down Barber's comment and Barkley's heated response

  • The best free agents are still on the board

    According to Yahoo Sports NFL writer Frank Schwab's top 25 big board (numbered by overall rankings):

    4. Minnesota Vikings edge Daniel Hunter

    5. Seattle Seahawks DL Leonard Williams

    7. Washington Commanders CB Kendall Fuller

    14. Arizona Cardinals WR Marquese Brown

    15. Jacksonville Jaguars WR Calvin Ridley

    16. Dallas Cowboys OT Tyron Smith

    17. Denver Broncos S Justin Simmons

    18. New England Patriots OT Trent Brown

    21. Tennessee Titans RB Derrick Henry

    22. Baltimore Ravens LB Patrick Quinn

    24. Miami Dolphins LB Jerome Baker

    25. Miami Dolphins CB Xavion Howard

  • TE Noah Fant is reportedly returning to the Seahawks on a 2-year, $21M deal

  • Patriots Mike Onwenu seems to be confirming the news

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