Here’s a refresher on which players are eligible for free agency – unrestricted, restricted and exclusive rights – along with a summary of what each delineation means. This Washington Redskins 2016 Free Agency Outlook is presented by Cox Business.
Unrestricted Free Agents
Definition: A player whose contract has expired and has accrued four or more tenured years in the league. He may sign with any other team with no restrictions. If a team loses more UFAs than it signs, they will be awarded compensatory draft picks. Teams can begin negotiating with UFA players’ agents beginning March 7, but cannot sign anyone until 4 p.