Overwatch League™ Player Signing Window now Open

Jan. 22 marked the beginning of the free agent signing period, where teams can pick up new players not signed to Overwatch League teams already. Players signed during this window can start playing when stage two kicks off on Feb. 21.
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Florida Mayhem and Shanghai Dragons are both eyeing free agents, according to Blizzard—and both teams could use some bolstering. Florida is the Overwatch League's smallest team, with just six players. They lack the flexibility of other teams, and it has showed in their matches.
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Teams can add any player not currently signed to an Overwatch League player contract – including Contenders, Academy and Open Division players. Players must be 18 years old by April 5 and meet US visa requirements to be eligible for Season 1 play.

The earliest any new player will be eligible to compete in the Overwatch League is February 21. All potential signings are subject to approval by the Overwatch League office.
Teams may not exceed the roster limit of 12 players at any time.
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Teams can trade Overwatch League players with other teams starting on Feb. 11, the day after stage one ends. It'll be a new venture in Overwatch esports—trades just really haven't been a thing, and it's possible that no teams will trade players.

Both the free agent and trade window will end on April 3, just before stage three begins. Rosters will remain stable for the remainder of season one, through the rest of the regular season and playoffs.