2025 NFL Free Agency: Comprehensive Guide to Signings, Trades, and Rumor Updates
Get the latest updates on 2025 NFL free agency, including signings, trades, cuts, and rumors. Stay informed as players negotiate and sign new deals starting March 10.

Key Dates and Events
- March 4, 2025: Franchise tag window closes at 4 p.m. ET
- March 10, 2025: Legal negotiation window begins
- March 12, 2025: Free agency officially opens at 4 p.m. ET
Recent Developments
Franchise Tags Several players have already been tagged:
- Tee Higgins (Bengals, WR)
- Trey Smith (Chiefs, G)
Notable Trades The Commanders have made waves with their deal for receiver Deebo Samuel Sr.
Player Movement
Players can re-sign with their current teams or extend existing deals before free agency officially opens.
Tracking the Action
We will cover all significant moves including:
- Signings
- Trades
- Cap-saving Releases
Analysis and Insights
Grading the Biggest Deals Evaluate the impact of major signings and trades.
Best Available Free Agents Who are the top players still on the market?
Offense and Defense Free Agent Tiers Breakdown of available players by position and skill level.
Stay tuned as we bring you real-time updates and expert analysis on all the critical moves in the 2025 NFL Free Agency period.
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