NFL - Key Offseason Dates
Below are some key offseason dates. Put them in your calendar!
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Feb. 20: First day to designate franchise and transition tags
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Feb. 27-March 4: Scouting Combine in Indianapolis
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March 5: Franchise/transition tag deadline
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March 11-13: Negotiating period for pending unrestricted free agents
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March 14 (4 p.m. ET): Free agent deals can be signed, trades can be officially consummated, June 1 cuts can be designated and the deadline for qualifying offers to restricted free agents.
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March 24-27: Annual league meeting in Orlando, Florida. This is where rules can be changed (fumble into end zone I am sure will be discussed).
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April 1: Teams with new head coaches can begin offseason conditioning programs
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April 15: Remaining teams can begin offseason conditioning programs
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April 19: Deadline for restricted free agents to sign offer sheets
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April 25-27: NFL draft in Detroit
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May 2: Deadline for teams to pick up fifth-year options for 2021 draft class
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May/June: Teams can stage OTAs and mandatory minicamp
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Late July: Training camps open