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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold looks to pass during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)

NFL free agency explained, from salary cap and tampering to franchise and transition tags

The NFL’s free agency period opens Monday with a 52-hour legal tampering period ahead of the official start of the new league year on Wednesday.

New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito (15) warms up before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Jan. 5, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)

Giants re-sign Tommy DeVito to a 1-year deal and right now he’s the only QB on their roster

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson talks to reporters following an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough, File)

Where Russell Wilson ends up cooking is uncertain

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) reacts after a touchdown pass during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)

Aaron Rodgers may have to wait until after the NFL draft to find a new team

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers speaks at a news conference after an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Jets won 32-20. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Aaron Rodgers’ next destination and Myles Garrett’s future headlined the buzz from the NFL combine

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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson scrambles out of the pocket during the NFL football team's training camp in Latrobe, Pa., Tuesday, July 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Phil Pavely)

Steelers QB Russell Wilson returns to practice at training camp

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson throws a pass during the NFL football team's training camp in Latrobe, Pa., Thursday, July 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Russell Wilson having ‘short-term misery,’ held out of first two Steelers practices with calf issue

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris addresses the media after arriving for his first Steelers training camp at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pa., Wednesday, July 24, 2024. (Sebastian Foltz/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via AP)

Steelers begin new era on offense with Russell Wilson at QB and Najee Harris trying to prove value

FILE - New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) warms up before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills on Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Jets quarterback enters this season, his 20th in the league, with plenty to prove after missing all but four snaps last year because of a torn Achilles tendon. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones, File)

Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson are among several NFL stars with something to prove this season

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass during the team's NFL OTA's football practice in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, May 21, 2024. (Sebastian Foltz/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via AP)

Justin Fields is eager to start over in Pittsburgh, even as a backup behind Russell Wilson

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton talks with reporters during an AFC coaches availability at the NFL owners meetings, Monday, March 25, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Moving on from Russell Wilson debacle leaves Denver Broncos in rebuild mode with QB among many needs

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin talks with reporters during an AFC coaches availability at the NFL owners meetings, Monday, March 25, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin says Russell Wilson has ‘pole position’ for starting QB job

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) scrambles out of the pocket with Arizona Cardinals cornerback Kei'Trel Clark (13) defending during the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023. The Pittsburgh Steelers are trading Pickett to the Philadelphia Eagles a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press on Friday, March 15, 2024. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been announced. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Eagles QB Kenny Pickett mum on moving on from Steelers, ready for ‘good reset’ as backup in Philly

Pittsburgh Steelers newly-signed quarterback Russell Wilson speaks with reporters during an NFL football news conference in Pittsburgh, Friday, March 15, 2024, in Pittsburgh. Wilson signed a one-year deal with the Steelers after he was cut by the Denver Broncos. (AP Photo/Rebecca Droke)

Russell Wilson is eager to reboot his career in Pittsburgh. The Steelers are betting big on it

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) scrambles out of the pocket with Arizona Cardinals cornerback Kei'Trel Clark (13) defending during the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023. The Pittsburgh Steelers are trading Pickett to the Philadelphia Eagles a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press on Friday, March 15, 2024. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been announced. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Steelers trade Kenny Pickett to the Eagles after signing Russell Wilson, sources tell the AP

FILE - Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons is seen during warmups before an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, in Detroit. The Denver Broncos are releasing safety Justin Simmons in the fallout from the Russell Wilson separation, a person familiar with the move told The Associated Press on Thursday, March 7, 2024. (AP Photo/David Dermer, File)

Denver Broncos releasing star safety Justin Simmons in a cost-saving move

FILE - Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson sits on the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, in Denver. Denver believed so strongly in Wilson that the Broncos gave him a five-year, $245 million extension before he played a game for them even though he had two years left on his deal. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

From Herschel Walker to Russell Wilson, here’s a look at some of the worst NFL trades ever

FILE - Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Dec. 16, 2023, in Detroit. The Broncos told Wilson, Monday, March 4, 2024, that they are going to release him next week, just 18 months after signing the Super Bowl-winning quarterback to a five-year, $242 million contract extension. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)

Denver Broncos inform QB Russell Wilson they’ll release him when new league year begins

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Sean Payton hints at moving on from Russell Wilson, says Broncos have to hit on ‘the next one’ at QB

FILE - Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Shane Waldron before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. The Chicago Bears hired Shane Waldron as their offensive coordinator on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, hoping he can get the most out of Justin Fields or a new quarterback if they draft one with the No. 1 overall pick. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Bears hire Seahawks’ Shane Waldron as their offensive coordinator

Former Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll becomes emotional while speaking during a media availability after it was announced he will not return as head coach next season, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at the NFL football team's headquarters in Renton, Wash. Carroll will remain with the organization as an advisor. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Pete Carroll is out as head coach of the Seattle Seahawks after 14 seasons

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud, right, runs during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Texans’ duo of C.J. Stroud and DeMeco Ryans highlights a big season for rookies

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson, right sits on the bench with Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham (4) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Broncos’ brass indicates a divorce with QB Russell Wilson isn’t inevitable following his benching

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton watches play against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Even under Sean Payton, the Denver Broncos were a drama-filled team that missed out on the playoffs

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton talks to reporters following an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024 in Las Vegas. The Raiders won 27-14. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)

Broncos coach Sean Payton expresses disappointment but not discouragement after 8-9 season

FILE - Denver Broncos offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Dec. 16, 2023. Due to inured ribs, McGlinchey has been ruled out for a Las Vegas game Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski, File)

Mike McGlinchey’s injured ribs prevent Broncos from having O-line intact from start to finish

Denver Broncos wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey (17) runs for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Raiders try to extend 7-game winning streak over the Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) runs during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/Geneva Heffernan)

Broncos Pro Bowl rookie returner Marvin Mims Jr. aims for more of an impact from scrimmage in ’24

Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham (4) looks to pass against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Stidham in familiar situation in return to Las Vegas when the Broncos play the Raiders

Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham (4) looks to pass against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Jarrett Stidham earned his first career NFL win, but many of the Broncos’ offensive troubles remain

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff, left, talks with offensive tackle Taylor Decker before running a 2-point conversion play against the Dallas Cowboys during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys won 20-19. Decker caught a pass for the score on the play, but the score was annulled because he did not check in as an eligible receiver with officials prior to the play. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Analysis: officials, coaches had crucial Week 17 calls that could have huge playoff ramifications

Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham (4) looks to pass against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Stidham uneven in 1st start in place of Wilson as Broncos rely on defense to beat Chargers 16-9

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson speaks during a news conference after an NFL football game at Empower Field at Mile High, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Broncos QB Russell Wilson says he was asked earlier in season to adjust contract or risk benching

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton speaks during a news conference after an NFL football game at Empower Field at Mile High, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/Geneva Heffernan)

With benching of Russell Wilson, Broncos and Chargers each turn to backup quarterbacks

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Easton Stick (2) is pressured by Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Poona Ford, center,, and defensive end Leonard Floyd during the second half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Broncos bench Wilson, turn to Stidham with playoff hopes nearly vanished heading into Chargers game