NFLPA eliminates 60-day rule on contacting players with agents
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 7:48 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
The NFL Players Association has eliminated the "60 Day Rule," which allowed agents to solicit players nearing contract expiration. This change prohibits agents from initiating communication with players who have existing representation on matters concerning their contracts or advisors. Players can still reach out to potential agents, while agents may distribute general advertising materials. Many agents view this decision as a long-overdue measure to prevent aggressive solicitation during the free agency period.
- •The NFLPA scrapped the 60-day solicitation rule effective July 27, 2026.
- •Agents can no longer contact players under existing representation.
- •Players maintain the ability to initiate contact with prospective agents.
- •The change intends to reduce aggressive solicitation practices in the NFL.
- •Most agents welcome the decision as a positive development.
- 7:48 PMYahoo Sports — NFLPA scraps "60-day rule" that allowed agents to solicit players who have representation
"The NFL Players Association has made a significant change to the NFLPA Regulations Governing Contract Advisors.
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