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What’s a franchise tag? And what does legal tampering mean? NFL free-agency terms explained. – Chicago Tribune - The NFL’s free agency period opens Monday with a 52-hour legal tampering period ahead of the official start of the new league year on Wednesday. Ken’s Note: By definition, tampering is illegal. Being a sloppy reporter isn’t, however. Nor is being an inaccurate one. Obviously.
2025 NFL Free Agency: Bears dubbed serious suitor for Falcons center Drew Dalman - SI - Momentum continues to build around the Chicago Bears signing Atlanta Falcons center Drew Dalman in 2025 NFL Free Agency.
NFL Free-Agency Forecast: ‘It’s a Really Bad Group Overall’ - SI.com - A few AFC execs weigh in on the talent of this year’s group. Plus, Albert Breer forecasts this week’s frenzy, including who lands with which teams.
4 realistic 2025 NFL free agency predictions for the Chicago Bears - SI - 2025 NFL free agency begins on March 10, and the Chicago Bears are set to be one of the most active teams. Here are four reasonable predictions for what GM Ryan Poles might do.
Chicago Bears pre-free agency mock draft utilizes double tradeback - SI - The Bears get every single need and some needs in 2026 filled adequately with a pre-free agency mock draft geared toward addressing weakness but also best available player.
Bears free-agency primer: Analyzing needs, targets and departures - Chicago Sun-Times - Here’s where the Bears’ roster stands entering the start of the free-agent tampering period at 11 a.m. Monday, when teams can negotiate with agents before signing contracts starting at 3 p.m. Wednesday.
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NFL Top 100 2025 free agents: Tee Higgins gets tagged; Sam Darnold does not - NBC Sports - Chiefs OG Trey Smith, Eagles edge Josh Sweat and Bucs WR Chris Godwin round out the top five.
Davante Adams agrees to two-year deal with Rams - NBC Sports - Adams is headed back to the West Coast to play with QB Matthew Stafford in Los Angeles.
Josh Allen gets a new deal, reportedly making him the NFL's highest-paid player - NBC Sports - MVP reportedly becomes NFL's highest-paid player.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON
A Chicago Bears Free Agency Checklist - Windy City Gridiron - The unofficial start of NFL free agency is just over 12 hours away. With general manager Ryan Poles already chipping away at key needs, the Bears’ objectives for the opening wave should be clear.
Bears Free Agency Rumors: Buzz Surrounds Khalil Mack and Drew Dalman - Windy City Gridiron - By this time tomorrow, we should already know where many of the top free agents are heading. While the early negotiating period technically starts at 11:00 a.m. Central, tentative deals will be...
2025 NFL Draft interview: Purdue OL Marcus Mbow - Windy City Gridiron - WCG’s lead draft analyst speaks with one of the top offensive linemen in the 2025 NFL Draft.
2025 NFL Draft interview: Colorado State DB Jack Howell - Windy City Gridiron - WCG’s lead draft analyst speaks with Colorado State’s star safety.
Making Monsters: Where does the Chicago Bears' offseason go from here? - Windy City Gridiron - Taylor Doll talks with WCG’s Khari Thompson and Jacob Infante to recap the NFL Combine, talk draft, discuss the two big trades, and preview free agency.
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