NFL's New Rule: Direct Free Agent Calls

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?

This has been NFL News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with The Story.