The NFL’s so-called «legal manipulation» period is scheduled to begin later Monday, as agents certified for unrestricted free agency can begin negotiations with teams before the official start of NFL free agency.

JJ Watt, who retired from the league after the 2022 season, reminded fans last week about the rumors swirling around the players.

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Former NFL player JJ Watt speaks in the radio line before Super Bowl LVII at the Phoenix Convention Center on February 9, 2023 in Phoenix. (Mike Lawrie/Getty Images)

«If you’re hearing a ‘rumor’ it’s because someone wants you to hear that rumor for one reason or another, or someone is just guessing,» the former Houston Texans and Arizona Cardinals star tweeted.

«If people want to keep something a secret, they absolutely can. It’s 100% possible to make deals without leaks.»

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The NFL offseason leading up to the 2023 season is expected to be one of the most exciting in recent memory. It would be hard to top last year, as the NFL world saw Tom Brady retire and then rescinded, Russell Wilson was traded to the Denver Broncos and the Kansas City Chiefs traded Tyreek Hill to the Miami Dolphins.

Arizona Cardinals number 99 JJ Watt looks on during the player introduction before the start of the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on January 8, 2023 in Santa Clara, California.

Arizona Cardinals number 99 JJ Watt looks on during the player introduction before the start of the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium on January 8, 2023 in Santa Clara, California. (Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

However, so far this year, there has already been a major move.

Brady, this time, retired «for good.» Derek Carr signed with the New Orleans Saints after nine seasons with the Las Vegas Raiders. The Miami Dolphins have reportedly agreed to acquire Jalen Ramsey in a trade with the Los Angeles Rams. Lamar Jackson is hitting free agency as a restricted free agent, while Aaron Rodgers could be traded to the New York Jets or potentially retire entirely.

There will be a lot of moving parts in the days ahead.

Jalen Ramsey, number 5 of the Los Angeles Rams, reacts on the field before the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on January 8, 2023 in Seattle.

Jalen Ramsey, number 5 of the Los Angeles Rams, reacts on the field before the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on January 8, 2023 in Seattle. (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

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Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes may have been right when he tweeted Sunday that the league is in for a «wild week.»