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SkinzWin · 03-12-2021, 06:57 AM

Am I missing something? I’ve seen several reports of teams signing players, but I don’t understand how players can be signed right now if free agency doesn’t start until next week? Ingram to Houston, Miami signs a punter.

mredskins · 03-12-2021, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by SkinzWin

Am I missing something? I’ve seen several reports of teams signing players, but I don’t understand how players can be signed right now if free agency doesn’t start until next week? Ingram to Houston, Miami signs a punter.

TJ Watt already signed.

I am not sure how they can sign before free agency.

MissouriSkin · 03-12-2021, 07:17 AM

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TJ Watt already signed.

I am not sure how they can sign before free agency.

Because they were cut, not someone with an expiring contract.

mooby · 03-12-2021, 08:12 AM

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Because they were cut, not someone with an expiring contract.

This. Cut players can sign immediately.

SkinzWin · 03-12-2021, 05:58 PM

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Because they were cut, not someone with an expiring contract.

That makes no sense to me though. You still a FA whether you were cut or on an expiring contract. Seems like it should be the same for everyone.

CRedskinsRule · 03-13-2021, 06:52 PM

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That makes no sense to me though. You still a FA whether you were cut or on an expiring contract. Seems like it should be the same for everyone.

A contract expires at the end of the league year which is next week. Thats why roster bonuses happen on the first day of the new league year.

When a player is cut he is no longer under a valid contract and is free to look for other teams either immediately or after clearing waivers depending on how many years he has in the league.

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SkinzWin · 03-15-2021, 05:12 PM

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A contract expires at the end of the league year which is next week. Thats why roster bonuses happen on the first day of the new league year.

When a player is cut he is no longer under a valid contract and is free to look for other teams either immediately or after clearing waivers depending on how many years he has in the league.

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THAT makes sense. Thanks for the clarification.

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