Official Site of the Bears · Mar 13, 2018
NFL free agency facts and figures
With the start of the new NFL year arriving at 3 p.m. (CT) Wednesday, here are some frequently-asked questions and answers regarding the free agency process:Q. When does the 2018 free agency signing period begin?
A. At 3 p.m. (CT) on Wednesday, March 14.
Q. What are the categories of free agency?
A. Players are either "restricted free agents" or "unrestricted free agents." A restricted free agent may be subject to a "qualifying offer." A restricted or unrestricted free agent may be designated by his prior club as its franchise player or transition player.
Q. What is the time period for free agency signings this year?
