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A restricted free agent (RFA) is a type of free agent in some sports leagues, such as the National Football League (NFL), National Hockey League (NHL), and National Basketball Association (NBA). Such players have special restrictions on the terms under which they can retain or change employment status with their athletic club teams.
In professional sports, a free agent is a player or manager who is eligible to sign with other clubs or franchises; i.e., not under contract to any specific team. The term is also used in reference to a player who is under a contract at present but who is allowed to solicit offers from other teams.
The eight others will be restricted free agents (RFA) or exclusive rights free agents (ERFA), meaning the Chiefs will have the right of first refusal for their services. Below is a full list of ...
The upstart AFL began to challenge the established NFL in popularity, gaining lucrative television contracts and engaging in a bidding war with the NFL for free agents and draft picks. The two leagues announced a merger on June 8, 1966, to take full effect in 1970. In the meantime, the leagues would hold a common draft and championship game.
Philadelphia's remaining two free agents include one restricted free agent (RFA) and one exclusive rights free agent (ERFA). ... Only four NFL teams have fewer free agents than the Eagles' 18 for ...
The non-exclusive franchise tag is an agreement that ties the free-agent-to-be to his team for a period of one year. However, he and his agent can negotiate contract terms with other teams across ...
After four years in the NFL all contracts end with the player becoming an unrestricted free agent without reserve. There is a franchise tag option that is similar to the reserve clause; however, teams can only tag one player each year, although they can tag the same player for consecutive years.
It’s that time of year when the NFL’s biggest and best free agents test the market to see just how much their talent is really worth.