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Podcast: The Hawk's Nest Podcast
Episode: 2026 NFL Free Agency Begins part 2
Description: The legal tampering period (aka the start of free agency frenzy) kicks off on March 9th at 12:00 p.m. ET — teams can now negotiate with impending unrestricted free agents, and the rumor mill will be on FIRE with reported agreements, big-money deals, and blockbuster moves. Then, at 4:00 p.m. ET on March 11th, the new 2026 league year begins — that's when all those tampering deals become official, trades can process, and the signing spree truly unleashes! This is the day the league changes — don't miss a single update! Whether your team is hunting a superstar or trying to retain their own, w...