Editor’s note: This page reflects the news from NFL free agency on Monday, March 11. For the latest news on NFL free agency moves, check our live updates page for Tuesday, March 12.
NFL free agency started Monday with a flurry of deals – even if nothing is set to become official until Wednesday, which marks the start of the new league year.
But Monday at noon marked the opening of the negotiating period or “legal tampering window, during which impending free agents are allowed to contact and enter into negotiations with teams. And if history is any indicator, it won’t take long for deals to start flying, as some of the biggest names set to hit the market won’t last long before they come to terms with their new team.
USA TODAY Sports will have updates on all the latest deals and buzz throughout the day, so check back often for up-to-the-minute news from our staff and around the USA TODAY Network on the start of NFL free agency:
The Minnesota Vikings appear to have their contingency plan after losing Kirk Cousins to the Atlanta Falcons.
Sam Darnold is set to join the team on a one-year deal worth $10 million, according to multiple reports.
The move could mark Darnold’s possible return to starting status after the former New York Jets and Carolina Panthers quarterback spent last season as a backup for the San Francisco 49ers. With the Vikings potentially in the market for a rookie signal-caller, Darnold could serve as a bridge starter.
The New York Jets have their backup quarterback to serve as insurance behind Aaron Rodgers, as the team reached a two-year deal worth up to $18 million with veteran signal-caller Tyrod Taylor, according to multiple reports.
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