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What is an unrestricted free agent in the NFL?
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NFL free agency is set to begin next week and unrestricted free agents can begin negotiating with clubs on March 9. Key word: unrestricted.
The NFL has three designations for pending free agents: unrestricted (UFA), restricted (RFA) and exclusive rights (ERFA). We previously reviewed RFAs and ERFAs earlier this week. Today, we're taking a quick look at UFAs.
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An unrestricted free agent is a player with at least four accrued seasons in the NFL and an expiring contract. Players who fit that category are allowed to negotiate with any team beginning March 9. Players can reach verbal agreements with clubs, but they can't officially sign with a new club until the new league year begins on March 11.
The Denver Broncos will have 13 unrestricted free agents this spring. View the full list below, with key players in bold.
Broncos unrestricted free agents
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QB Sam Ehlinger
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RB J.K. Dobbins
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RB Jaleel McLaughlin
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WR Lil'Jordan Humphrey
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DB P.J. Locke
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DB Delarrin Turner-Yell
We will track all of Denver's upcoming free agency moves on Broncos Wire .
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