NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement

Article 9
Veteran Free Agency

Section 2(i)
Restricted Free Agents

(i)

Promptly upon but no later than two business days after the signing of any Restricted Free Agent to a Player Contract, or the extending to any Restricted Free Agent of a Qualifying Offer, the signing or extending Club shall notify the NFL, which shall notify the NFLPA of such signing or offer.