With the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine in the books, much of the football spotlight will be redirected back on the NFL. Before the Draft begins comes the free agency period. Beginning March 11, NFL teams are permitted to contact, and enter into contract negotiations with the agents of players who will become unrestricted free agents upon the expiration of their 2018 player contracts at 4:00 p.m. ET, on March 13.
For some former Tide players, this means their rookie contracts are coming to an end and they are looking for big paydays. For others, it is the end of their second pro contract, or one-year deals signed by aging veterans who are trying to hang on.