
NFL Free Agency: AFC Teams’ Needs and Top QB Prospects
As the NFL free agency period approaches, teams across the AFC are strategizing to bolster their rosters, with a particular focus on quarterback positions. According to NFL.com, each AFC team has specific needs, ranging from offensive line reinforcements to defensive upgrades. A crucial aspect of this off-season will be the quarterback market, with ESPN's insider report listing the top 100 free agents for 2025, spotlighting quarterbacks as key players to watch.
Among the quarterbacks highlighted, Sam Darnold has been a topic of interest. Reports from CBS Sports indicate that Darnold is not expected to return to the Minnesota Vikings, as the team explores other options ahead of the free agency. Yahoo Sports further analyzed the quarterback free agent market, ranking the top five QBs, with Darnold and Aaron Rodgers making the list, indicating their potential impact on teams looking to strengthen their offensive lineups.
This off-season promises to be a pivotal time for AFC teams, with quarterback moves likely to shape the competitive landscape for the upcoming season.
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A franchise tag is a one-year contract that every NFL team is allowed to issue once per offseason. It allows a franchise to strategically retain a player on a guaranteed deal with a non-negotiated salary. It can only be used on players set to become unrestricted free agents.
When does the NFL 2025 free agency start?
Q. When does the 2025 free agency signing period begin? A. At 4:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 12.
Did the NFL free agency start?
NFL free agency officially begins at 4 p.m. ET March 12, but teams can start negotiating with players on March 10. We have you covered with everything you need to know.
Is Sam Darnold a free agent in 2025?
Darnold, who sits atop Pete Prisco's Top 100 free agents for 2025, will officially become a free agent when the new league year begins on Wednesday, March 12 and teams can then begin to put in their offers.