Checking In On 2017 Restricted Free Agents

The deadline for NFL restricted free agents to sign offer sheets with rival clubs passed on Friday, so RFAs no longer have the option of landing with another club (except via trade). So far, thee RFAs have inked offer sheets, and Bills running back Mike Gillislee is still in limbo as he waits to hear if Buffalo will match the Patriots’ proposal."<strong

Other high-profile restricted free agent cases exist, as well. The Saints held a public dalliance with Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler, but declined to sign him to an offer sheet that would have forced them to sacrifice the No. 11 pick. A trade between the two teams is still possible, however, but may need to be completed before the draft begins on Thursday.

Browns running back Isaiah Crowell, meanwhile, reportedly drew interest during the RFA period, but never landed an offer sheet as any club would have had to give up a second-round pick to sign him away. Crowell is now staying away from Cleveland’s offseason workouts, though his end game is unclear.

In total, more than 40 restricted free agents have been tendered this offseason, and nine have yet to sign their RFA tender. Let’s take a look at where things stand with each restricted free agent:

Under Contract

Signed to offer sheet:

First-round tender ($3.91MM):

Second-round tender ($2.746MM):

Original round / right of first refusal tender ($1.797MM):

Tendered, then extended:

Tendered, then signed lesser deal:

In addition to those players listed above, there is a small group of restricted free agents who haven’t yet signed their tenders (plus two who had their tenders withdrawn). The players below don’t have the option of leaving for another club, so odds are that they’ll all eventually ink their tenders. If they don’t do so by June 15, however, their respective teams can reduce their salaries to 110% of their 2016 pay.

Unsigned

Second-round tender ($2.746MM):

Original round / right of first refusal tender ($1.797MM):

Tendered, then withdrawn:

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