NFL Offseason Important Dates

The NFL offseason has already kicked off. It can be hard to follow the league schedule, so here are all the NFL offseason Important Dates.

• NFL Combine- February 27-March 4
• Franchise and Transition Tag Deadline- March 5
• Negotiating Period for free agency- March 11
• Signing Period for free agency- March 13 (at 4 pm EST)
• Start of the new league year- March 13 (at 4 pm EST)
• Trading Period begins- March 13 (at 4 PM EST)
• Annual League Meeting- March 24-27 (in Orlando, FL)
• Teams with new coaches can start offseason program- April 1
• Teams with returning coaches can start offseason program- April 15
• Teams must have all tests, interviews and visits done with prospects at their facility- April 17
• Deadline for restricted free agents to sign offer sheets- April 19
• Deadline for teams to test, interview and visit prospects away from facility- April 24
• NFL Draft- April 25-27
• Deadline for clubs to exercise fifth-year options for players drafted in first round of 2021- May 2
• Clubs can hold post-draft rookie minicamp- May 3-6 OR May 10-13
• Rookie Football Development programs begin- May 13
• Spring League Meeting/Coach Accelerator- May 20-22

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