NFL front offices are embarking on a critical and hectic period of the offseason as the two-day free agency negotiating window is now open. Eyes will also be on the handful of players who received tags in advance of free agency.

NFL free agency started Monday with something of a soft launch as players on expiring deals can begin negotiating with outside teams.

NFL free agency is right around the corner, as the combine starts this week. Once the final numbers are in, everyone's attention will pivot back to the marketplace, where plenty of big names will still reside.