Tracking NFL free agency: Live updates on every signing, trade, cut and rumor

NFL free agency begins with the legal negotiation window March 10, and players can officially sign with new teams after 4 p.m. ET on March 12, which is the start of the new league year.

There has already been plenty of action this week, though, in the lead-up to free agency. The franchise tag window closed at 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, and two players (Bengals receiver Tee Higgins and Chiefs guard Trey Smith) were officially tagged. Teams can also agree to terms on trades, as we saw with the Commanders’ deal for receiver Deebo Samuel Sr., the Bears’ pair of OL moves and the Texans’ acquisition of Christian Kirk. (Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf and Bengals edge rusher Trey Hendrickson also recently joined the list of players who have requested a trade.) Some big names have also been released over the past few days, including Evan Engram, Davante Adams and Joey Bosa.

And of course, free agents can re-sign with their current teams (like Zack Baun) and players on existing deals can be extended (like Maxx Crosby) before free agency opens, too. We’re tracking all of the action, including signings, notable trades, cap-saving releases and more.

For more on NFL free agency, follow our coverage all week. “Free Agency Countdown” will start on Monday at noon ET (ESPN2) with the latest news, and “NFL Live” will follow with reaction to the biggest deals at 4 p.m. ET (ESPN).

coverage:
Grading biggest deals | Ranking best free agents
Offense free agent tiers | Defense free agent tiers
Potential steals | Potential reaches
Tag deadline winners, losers