Move over March Madness, here comes NFL free agency.
Football's springtime spending spree gets a rolling start on Monday when teams are permitted to make contact with players on their shopping list.
Deals can become official on March 15, the first day of the NFL league year, but many moves are agreed to quickly through dialogue with agents and players on Monday.
The March 7 franchise tag deadline came with a few surprises.
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson can sign an offer sheet with other teams because Baltimore used the non-exclusive franchise tag, a cheaper and less-protective option.