### **Who are the Ravens' free agents?**
The Ravens have a plethora of free agents, many of whom were starters last season.
Teams can begin contract negotiations with players' agents beginning March 9, but deals can't be finalized until March 11. Terms are often reported as agreed upon during the two-day window.
Here are the Ravens' free agents and their designations, as [defined by the league](https://operations.nfl.com/inside-football-ops/nfl-operations/nfl-free-agency/types-of-free-agents/):
**Unrestricted free agent (UFA):** "Any player with four or more accrued seasons and an expired contract; free to negotiate and sign with any team."
**Restricted free agent (RFA):** "A player with three accrued seasons and an expired contract. RFAs are free to negotiate and sign with any team, but their original team can offer them one of various qualifying offers ("tenders") that come with the Right of First Refusal and/or draft-pick compensation."
**Exclusive rights free agent (ERFA):** "Any player with fewer than three accrued seasons and an expired contract. If his original team offers him a one-year contract at the league minimum (based on his credited seasons), the player cannot negotiate with other teams."