What Is an NFL Unrestricted Free Agent (UFA)?

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs
(AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

An NFL unrestricted free agent is a player who has accrued four or more seasons in the league and whose contract has expired.

UFAs are free to negotiate a new contract with any team beginning March 13 but canโ€™t sign until March 15, when free agency starts and the 2023-24 league year begins.

Build NFL Parlays at BetMGM

At the best online sportsbook, you can build NFL parlays throughout the season. Increase the excitement and potential payouts by combining spreads, moneylines, and more into parlays at the sportsbook.

If you don’t have an account, sign up for the sportsbook welcome offer, one of many sportsbook offers at BetMGM.

jamie-foxx-latest-promo-9-24
About the Author

Nick Hennion

Read More @nickhennion

Nick Hennion is a senior content writer for BetMGM. His previous stops include VSiN, NBC Sports, The Action Network and Forbes Betting. He owns a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University and a master's degree from Northwestern University.

Nick Hennion is a senior content writer for BetMGM. His previous stops include VSiN, NBC Sports, The Action Network and Forbes Betting. He owns a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University and a master's degree from Northwestern University.