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Here’s the Winners and Losers Before NFL Free Agency Officially Kicks Off

The NFL’s legal negotiating period is a tornado of activity before the new league year starts with the official free agency kick-off.
Here’s the Winners and Losers Before NFL Free Agency Officially Kicks Off
Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the fourth quarter in the NFC Wild Card Playoff at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., on Jan. 12, 2025. Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images
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The NFL has been a whirlwind of free agency activity for the past two days, and free agency hasn’t even started yet.

It officially starts Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET when the new league year starts, but the legal negotiation window on Monday and Tuesday led to an avalanche of moves. That’s included quarterbacks changing zip codes, star players finding new teams, and a few notable trades coming along the way.

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