When does NFL free agency start?

It's time to concentrate on the NFL's upcoming significant event - free agency - now that the season is over.

The offseason goals of every NFL franchise will undoubtedly be at the center of their thoughts. From the draft, which will offer teams a chance to sign the next best players, to the topic of this discussion, free agency, signing a great player rather than just a known player on the free agent market is always on the cards.

Even though the 2022 NFL season has ended, the commencement of the next league year is only a couple of weeks away. That will happen on March 15 at 3 pm. The start of the next league year will also mark the start of NFL free agency.

Teams can apply franchise or transition tags to players starting on February 21 and continuing till March 7. That might preemptively remove potential free players from the market. However, a few events will occur before that to conclude the ongoing league calendar.

The legal tampering period, beginning on March 13, 2023, will provide teamswith a 2-day notice before the commencement of free agency to start talks with the agencies of various players.

Other teams are prohibited from finalizing agreements with players before the start of free agency. Violations can lead to monetary penalties and loss of draft selections.

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Who are the top players who might be available in this year's NFL free agency?

On the offensive and defensive side, the crop of 2023 NFL free agents is packed with talented players.

With Lamar Jackson, Daniel Jones, Geno Smith and Jimmy Garoppolo expected to enter the free agency market, the focus will be on the QB position. Saquon Barkley, Tony Pollard and Josh Jacobs are all viable options for the RB position, so there won't be a lack of choices.

The top 30 free agents for the 2023 offseason are listed below:

1. Lamar Jackson, QB, Baltimore Ravens
2. Geno Smith, QB, Seattle Seahawks
3. Javon Hargrave, DI, Philadelphia Eagles
4. Jessie Bates III, S, Cincinnati Bengals
5. Jamel Dean, CB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
6. Lavonte David, LB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
7. Jakobi Meyers, WR, New England Patriots
8. Orlando Brown, OT, Kansas City Chiefs
9. Daron Payne, DI, Washington Commanders
10. Derek Carr, QB, No team
11. Mike McGlinchey, OT, San Francisco 49ers
12. Isaac Seumalo, G, Philadelphia Eagles
13. Ethan Pocic, C, Cleveland Browns
14. Brandon Graham, EDGE, Philadelphia Eagles
15. Jimmie Ward, S, San Francisco 49ers
16. Saquon Barkley, RB, New York Giants
17. James Bradberry, CB, Philadelphia Eagles
18. Tremaine Edmunds, LB, Buffalo Bills
19. Tony Pollard, RB, Dallas Cowboys
20. Jonathan Jones, CB, New England Patriots
21. Dalton Schultz, TE, Dallas Cowboys
22. Ryan Neal, S, Seattle Seahawks
23. Isaiah Oliver, CB, Atlanta Falcons
24. T.J. Edwards, LB, Philadelphia Eagles
25. Drue Tranquill, LB, Los Angeles Chargers
26. Conner McGovern, C, New York Jets
27. Patrick Peterson, CB, Minnesota Vikings
28. Leighton Vander Esch, LB, Dallas Cowboys
29. Evan Engram, TE, Jacksonville Jaguars
30. Jadeveon Clowney, EDGE, Cleveland Browns