The new league year began Wednesday at 3 p.m., and free agents are now able to officially sign with teams. Here are my thoughts on today's NFL free-agent news.
4:08 p.m.: It's highly unlikely Chiefs outside linebacker Dee Ford — who had surgery on his back three months ago — would pass a physical, a source told The Star on Wednesday.
Analysis: That means Ford's $8.7 million cap number, which is guaranteed for injury, will likely stand in 2018 barring a surprise. The 26-year-old had surgery on his back near the end of the season, but is expected to have a six-month recovery.