NFL 2024 free agency: Kirk Cousins to Falcons, Christian Wilkins to Raiders, and more news, reports, rumors

NFL free agency is here! Stay updated with Yahoo Sports and learn everything you need to know right here.

Fantasy reaction to NFL free agencyWhat do all the moves mean from a fantasy perspective? Find out from Yahoo Sports’ fantasy experts with their live reactions right here.

When does the ‘legal tampering’ period begin?The NFL’s “legal tampering” period begins today at noon ET and ends at 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 13. During this 52-hour window, teams are allowed to contact and negotiate contracts with the certified agents of players who will become unrestricted free agents in the new league year.

Players not represented by an NFLPA certified contract advisor are permitted to communicate with teams’ front office officials regarding contract negotiations, but not the head coach or other members of the coaching staff.

When does NFL free agency begin?NFL free agency begins Wednesday, March 13 at 4 p.m. ET, which is also the start of the NFL’s new league year.

No contracts are allowed to be signed until after free agency officially begins.

Who are the top free agents?Check out Yahoo Sports NFL writer Frank Schwab’s top 25 NFL free agents here.

Check out Schwab’s top five free agents at each position here.

What is the NFL salary cap this season?The salary cap is $255.4 million, a $30 million increase from 2023. Here’s Yahoo Sports’ Jori Epstein with an overarching look at the jump.

How much cap space does each team have, and what are their needs?Check out our team-by-team NFL offseason primers, which hits on every franchise’s cap situation and where they need to spend the money.

Which players received the NFL franchise tag?Eight players received the non-exclusive franchise tag, including: Tee Higgins, Cincinnati Bengals WR; L’Jarius Sneed, Kansas City Chiefs CB; Brian Burns, Carolina Panthers EDGE; Justin Madubuike, Baltimore Ravens DT; Antoine Winfield, Tampa Bay Buccaneers S; Josh Allen, Jacksonville Jaguars EDGE; Jaylon Johnson, Chicago Bears CB; and Michael Pittman Jr., Indianapolis Colts WR

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Mon, March 11, 2024 at 9:53 PM GMT+1

Report: Devin Duvernay leaving Ravens for JaguarsMon, March 11, 2024 at 9:50 PM GMT+1

Gardner Minshew getting reported $25M from Raiders, including $15M guaranteedThe long, flowing locks get paid.

Compensation update: The #Raiders are signing QB Gardner Minshew to a two-year, $25 million deal that includes $15M fully guaranteed, per sources.

Strong money for their potential 2024 starting QB. pic.twitter.com/Jsl9ycNCK4

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 11, 2024

Mon, March 11, 2024 at 9:48 PM GMT+1

Report: Raiders signing QB Gardner Minshew to 2-year dealSources: The #Raiders have agreed to terms with QB Gardner Minshew on a 2-year deal. He’ll compete with QB Aidan O’Connell.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 11, 2024

Mon, March 11, 2024 at 9:45 PM GMT+1

Report: Josh Jacobs deal with Packers is 4 years, $48MWe finally have details on the Jacobs deal in Green Bay.

Mon, March 11, 2024 at 9:37 PM GMT+1

Report: Former Titans DB to Cardinals on 3-year, $25.5M dealMon, March 11, 2024 at 9:34 PM GMT+1

Report: Bengals swiping DB from division rival RavensGeno Stone, who had seven interceptions last season, is swapping Baltimore for Cincinnati.

The #Bengals are signing safety Geno Stone to a 2-year, $15M deal with a $6M signing bonus.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 11, 2024

Mon, March 11, 2024 at 9:23 PM GMT+1

Report: RB Gus Edwards joining old coach with ChargersFormer Ravens’ RB Gus Edwards reached agreement on a two-year deal with the Chargers, per source. Edwards now will be reuniting with former Ravens and current Chargers assistant Greg Roman.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 11, 2024

Mon, March 11, 2024 at 9:22 PM GMT+1

Colts reportedly re-signing DT Grover StewartColts keeping more of their own: Indianapolis is re-signing DT Grover Stewart to a three-year, $39 milllion deal, per source.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 11, 2024

Mon, March 11, 2024 at 9:19 PM GMT+1

Xavier McKinney = excited to be a Packer soonMon, March 11, 2024 at 9:09 PM GMT+1

Report: Giants signing Devin Singletary as Saquon’s replacementCompensation update: Giants are giving former Texans RB Devin Singletary a 3-year, $16.5 million deal worth up to $19.5 million, per source. https://t.co/QsVqu6NbNz

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 11, 2024

Mon, March 11, 2024 at 9:06 PM GMT+1

Texans reportedly signing DL Denico AutryThe #Texans are signing veteran DL Denico Autry to a two-year, $20 million deal that includes $10.5M guaranteed.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 11, 2024

Mon, March 11, 2024 at 9:02 PM GMT+1

Report: Packers adding Giants S Xavier McKinneyFour-year, $68 million deal for McKinney.

More Packers moves: Free-agent safety Xavier McKinney is signing a four-year, $68 million deal – a $17M per year average – with the Green Bay Packers. Agent David Mulugheta confirmed the deal. pic.twitter.com/tNy4F6YkHc

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 11, 2024

Mon, March 11, 2024 at 8:58 PM GMT+1

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Mon, March 11, 2024 at 8:53 PM GMT+1

Patriots reportedly inform WR DeVante Parker they’re releasing himPatriots informed WR DeVante Parker that they are releasing him Wednesday and he now has been given permission to talk to other teams, per his agent Jimmy Gould.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 11, 2024

Mon, March 11, 2024 at 8:51 PM GMT+1

Texans agree to 1-year deal with former No. 3 overall pickCB Jeff Okudah getting $4.75 million from Houston, including $2.5 million guaranteed.

#Texans deal with CB Jeff Okudah: One year, $4.75 million with $2.5 million guaranteed.

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 11, 2024

Mon, March 11, 2024 at 8:50 PM GMT+1

Source confirms Kirk Cousins’ four-year Falcons deal is worth up to $180 million, with $100 million guaranteed and $50M signing bonus.

Add that to the $231.5 million Kirk made across first 12 years of his career.

Mon, March 11, 2024 at 8:30 PM GMT+1

Cardinals reportedly signing DT Bilal Nichols to 3-year, $21M dealFormer Raiders free agent DT Bilal Nichols reached agreement on a three-year, $21 million deal that includes $14.4 million guaranteed with the Arizona Cardinals, per source.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 11, 2024

Mon, March 11, 2024 at 8:24 PM GMT+1

Report: G Robert Hunt getting PAID by the PanthersFormer Dolphins guard Robert Hunt has agreed to a five-year, $100 million deal with Carolina. Bryce Young’s protection up front just got better.

Mon, March 11, 2024 at 8:20 PM GMT+1

Micah Parsons doesn’t like the Saquon Barkley decisionCowboys star has some fun with his fellow Penn State Nittany Lion

Mon, March 11, 2024 at 8:19 PM GMT+1

Vikings signing LB Blake Cashman to 3-year, $25.5M deal per report