Free Agency
Unrestricted Free Agent (UFA)
Definition and explanation for NFLPA exam preparation
Definition
A player with four or more accrued seasons whose contract has expired, free to sign with any team without restrictions.
Exam Tip
Understanding Unrestricted Free Agent (UFA) is essential for the NFLPA certification exam. This concept frequently appears in questions about free agency and is often tested alongside related terms like Restricted Free Agent (RFA) and free-agency.
Related Terms
Restricted Free Agent (RFA)
A player with three accrued seasons whose contract has expired. Their original team can match any offer and receive draft compensation if they don't.
Accrued Season
A season in which a player was on full pay status for at least six regular season games. Determines free agency eligibility.