Here are the most important dates throughout the 2026 offseason.
February 17: Teams may begin designating franchise/transition players
February 23-March 2: NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis
March 3: Teams must designate franchise/transition players before 4 p.m. ET
March 9-11: Free-agency negotiation period begins on the 9th at noon ET
March 11: New league year begins at 4 p.m. ET (free agent deals and trades become official)
March 29-April 1: Annual League Meeting in Phoenix
April 6: Teams with a new head coach may begin offseason workout programs
April 20: Teams with a returning head coach may begin offseason workout programs
April 23: Last day for teams to bring 30 draft-eligible players to their facility for visits
April 23-25: 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh
May 1: Deadline to exercise fifth-year option for 2022 first-round draft picks
May 1-4 or May 8-11: Rookie minicamp
July 15: Deadline to sign a designated franchise player to a multiyear contract extension
Late July: Training camp begins (exact dates TBD)
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So 1 month until we find out who we’re losing
Fuck you offseason.
We saw what gladstone was able to do in a short off season now let’s see what he’s able to do in year 2 with more time from now. Can’t wait jimmy stone duuuvaaaalllll.