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Originally Posted by BryanBusby
Teams aren't permitted to talk to a players agent prior to the beginning of the legal tampering period. It's the rule.
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not from what I saw, Proof source?
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Smith is still is on the Chiefs' roster. But he wasn't a pending free agent and isn't going to be. He is signed through the 2018 season. Teams can begin discussing contracts for their own players after Jan. 1, and NFL rules permit the Chiefs to give the Redskins -- or any other team -- a window to discuss potential contract terms and avoid tampering charges. Clearly, the Redskins weren't going to trade for Smith if they weren't certain he would sign an extension to play beyond the coming season.
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