2017 NFL Free Agency Rumors Tracker: Legal Tampering Period Begins
On Tuesday, March 7, the NFL's legal tampering period begins and teams can start to negotiate. Let the 2017 NFL free agency rumors fly.
After over a month has passed since Super Bowl LI, the new league year is set to begin on Thursday afternoon. With that comes the start of 2017 free agency. But even before then, we're going to be blessed with a plethora of NFL free agency rumors. Those have been around, but they'll really start flying on Tuesday as the "legal tampering" period gets underway.
Starting at noon ET on Tuesday, teams can officially start negotiating with players and free agents. What's more, teams will also start making their last-second cuts from the roster to clear all of the cap space possible to start free agency.
There are plenty of intriguing storylines to follow in NFL free agency, some of them not even involving players who are free agents just yet. Looking at you, Tony Romo. However, what's clear is that there is an abundance of talent that can be added this offseason and teams in every situation will thus look to take advantage of that.
With that in mind, keep up with everything major that comes across the wire on Tuesday, March 7 in terms of NFL free agency rumors as the "legal tampering" period begins.
Chargers Cutting Everyone
The Los Angeles Chargers went on a cut spree on Tuesday morning, releasing wide receiver Stevie Johnson, offensive tackle D.J. Fluker and cornerback Brandon Flowers.
Chargers to release WR Stevie Johnson today, as @GehlkenNFL said. We shall see about his future after he missed 2016 due to injury.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 7, 2017
Buccaneers Bringing Back Running Back
The Buccaneers, in need of ball-carrier with Doug Martin's future uncertain, will reportedly re-sign Jacquizz Rodgers:
Sources: Bucs expected to re-sign RB Jacquizz Rodgers https://t.co/y2Q1rTv80d
— JennaLaineESPN (@JennaLaineESPN) March 7, 2017
Bears Favorites for Available QB?
With Jay Cutler on his way out, the Chicago Bears may have their quarterback for the future as they're considered the "preferred" landing spot for former Bucs backup Mike Glennon:
When the tampering period begins, expect the #Bears to make a major push for FA QB Mike Glennon, and I'm told Chicago is his preferred spot
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 7, 2017
Buccaneers, Jaguars Targeting Top Defensive Line Options
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are reportedly going heavy after former Washington Redskins defensive lineman Chris Baker. Meanwhile, the always-ready-to-spend Jacksonville Jaguars are ready to make a run at Calais Campbell:
Broncos, Tampa Bay are teams hot on DT/DE Chris Baker, per source. Jacksonville in play for DL Calais Campbell. #9sports
— Mike Klis (@MikeKlis) March 7, 2017
Bears Looking for a Home Run Wide Receiver?
Cordarrelle Patterson has been disappointing with the Minnesota Vikings, but the Chicago Bears could look to sign the speedster and return man:
Not sure if out there but source tells @sn_nfl that @ChicagoBears expected to make push to sign @Vikings UFA WR @ceeflashpee84
— Alex Marvez (@alexmarvez) March 7, 2017
Especially this early in the process, it's always important to remember that these are just NFL free agency rumors and nothing is certain until ink is on the paper. With that said, things start to take shape quickly in this league and Tuesday is the beginning of that.
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