Free agency is almost here.
The Raiders have 31 players who will become free agents: 25 unrestricted free agents and two restricted free agents.
The official free agency and trading period begins on March 15 at 1:00 p.m. PT, which also marks the beginning of the new league year. However, beginning March 13, clubs are permitted to contact, and enter into contract negotiations with, the certified agents of players who will become unrestricted free agents.
Additionally, restricted free agents have until April 21 to sign offer sheets. For more important 2023 offseason dates, click here.
As the Silver and Black prep for the 2023 season, take a look at who will become free agents on March 15th, and stay up to date on all of the Raiders' free agency moves with the Raiders Free Agent Tracker, Raiders app and @raiders social.
Unrestricted Free Agents (25):
Any player with four or more accrued seasons and an expired contract; free to negotiate and sign with any team.
Restricted Free Agents (2):
A player with three accrued seasons and an expired contract. RFAs are free to negotiate and sign with any team, but their original team can offer them a qualifying offer that can come with the right of first refusal and/or draft-pick compensation.
Franchise tag:
A club can designate one franchise player or one transition player among its potential restricted or unrestricted free agents and guarantees another year under contract if certain conditions are met. The Raiders designated Josh Jacobs as a franchise player on March 6.
Free Agent Tracker
Complete coverage for monitoring all of the Raiders' free agent activity. Be sure to check back for official news and transactions.
With free agency set to begin on March 15th, take a look at the Raiders officially slated to become unrestricted and restricted free agents.