Summary
The NFL free agency period will officially begin on March 11, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. ET, but teams can start negotiating with free agents during the "legal tampering" period starting March 9, 2026, at 12 p.m. ET. Malik Willis, a quarterback with the Green Bay Packers, is highlighted as the top free agent to watch.
Key Facts
- NFL free agency starts on March 11, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. ET.
- The "legal tampering" period begins on March 9, 2026, at 12 p.m. ET.
- During the "legal tampering" period, teams can talk to agents and draw up contracts.
- Contracts become official starting March 11 when the official free agency begins.
- Malik Willis from the Green Bay Packers is noted as the top free agent.
- Willis is considered a dynamic quarterback with growth as a passer.
- The rankings are based on a projection of player quality, not potential earnings.
