The Philadelphia Eagles secured their position as Super Bowl champions, prompting the rest of the NFL to focus on the offseason ahead. The first significant event during this period is the legal tampering phase, which leads straight into free agency. Here are the key dates:

On Monday, March 10 at noon ET, teams can initiate contact and negotiations with agents representing unrestricted free agents. This period, termed legal tampering, concludes at 4 p.m. ET on March 12, when the free agency signing period begins. At this time, the agreements publicized starting March 10 will become official. Importantly, this timestamp also marks the commencement of the 2025 League Year and the opening of the trading window for NFL teams.

During the legal tampering phase, players seeking new contracts must engage through certified representation. An example of tampering issues arose when the Atlanta Falcons had to forfeit a 2025 fifth-round pick and incur a $250,000 fine after quarterback Kirk Cousins mentioned discussions with the Falcons’ head athletic trainer before the allowed time.

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