Sun Mar 09 19:50:00 UTC 2025: ## NFL Free Agency Frenzy Set to Begin Next Week

**Washington, D.C. –** The NFL offseason is about to explode into action. The legal tampering period, the unofficial start of free agency, begins Monday, March 10th at 12 p.m. ET, giving teams two days to negotiate with players from other teams before free agency officially opens on Wednesday, March 12th at 4 p.m. ET.

While some key players, like Tee Higgins (Bengals) and Trey Smith (Chiefs), have already been retained via franchise tags, and others like Osa Odighizuwa (Cowboys) and Zack Baun (Eagles) have signed long-term deals, a star-studded list of free agents remains available. This includes high-profile players such as quarterback Sam Darnold (Vikings), wide receiver Chris Godwin (Buccaneers), and safety Jevon Holland (Dolphins).

With a projected salary cap of $279.2 million (a nearly $24 million increase from last year), teams are poised to make significant moves. The New England Patriots currently boast the league’s most available cap space at $117.3 million, far ahead of the Los Angeles Chargers ($83.3 million) and other contenders.

The upcoming free agency period promises to be highly competitive, with numerous teams vying to acquire top talent at various positions. Fans and analysts alike will be closely watching to see which teams emerge as winners in this year’s free agency battle.

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