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NFL's New Rule: Direct Free Agent Calls
John Madden
Host
Peter King
Guest
On March 31st NFL owners just approved a key rule change pushed by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Teams can now permanently set up video or phone calls with up to 5 free agents during the 2-day
negotiating window before the league year starts. Before this, clubs could only chat with agents
in that legal tampering period unless the player handled their own deals. This tweak lets teams and
players connect directly early on, helping build quick rapport amid the talks. It also streamlines
things like arranging travel for guys who've already agreed to terms in principle.
The Steelers floated the idea last year, ran it as a one-year trial this off-season,
and now it's official for Keeps Free Agency negotiations just. Leveled up a notch?
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