Restricted and Unrestricted

[DPAC88]

Can somebody tell me what does it mean if a free agent is restricted or unrestricted?

[Pierce]

Originally posted by DPAC88
Can somebody tell me what does it mean if a free agent is restricted or unrestricted?

An unrestricted free agent can sign with whatever team they wish and it's official. A restricted free agent means the team they are currently on can match the offer by the other team and keep him.

[DPAC88]

Hey thanks for clearing that up

[mainen8]

I was wondering that too.