The 2026 NFL league year has officially begun, and previously agreed-upon trades across the league are now being finalized, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
As of 4:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 11, the NFL's official calendar has flipped to the 2026 season. This transition allows teams to formally submit paperwork for trades that were reached during the two-day negotiation window earlier this week. Per @RapSheet, these transactions are now being processed by the league office and are officially on the books. This follows the conclusion of the 'legal tampering' period, during which teams were permitted to negotiate but could not finalize deals.
The start of the new league year also marks the deadline for all 32 teams to be in compliance with the 2026 salary cap. With the trading period now open, teams are formally executing roster moves and signings that were previously restricted. All transactions submitted to the league office during this window will be included in the NFL's official personnel notice, finalizing the first wave of 2026 player movement.
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