Compensatory free agents are determined by a formula based on salary and performance. The formula was developed by the NFL Management Council. Not every free agent lost or signed by a club is covered by this formula. Television ESPN will televise the draft on Saturday from noon to 7 p.m. ESPN2 will televise the rest of the draft on Saturday from 7 p.m. to its conclusion. ESPN will televise the draft on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with ESPN2 carrying the remainder of the draft from 1 p.m. to its conclusion.
All times listed are Eastern.
The tickets will be distributed at the Madison Square Garden box office beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday. Any remaining tickets will be made available on Sunday beginning at 9a.m. One ticket will be distributed per person and can be used for admission on both April 15-16. All seating is general admission. The Theater at Madison Square Garden seats approximately 4,000 fans for the draft.