Free agency is set to begin at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11 and it can be a confusing and fast-paced time. Here is everything you need to know going in, including that the 2026 salary cap is set at $301.2 million per club.

With NFL free agency just a few hours away, here’s a little explainer of everything you need to know about how it works and what it all means for the Detroit Lions. However, any agreements made during that period cannot become official signings until the start of the new league year on Wednesday,

NFL free agency starts next week. Here's what you need to know.