For the New York Jets, the moves the team makes this offseason will ultimately determine the success of the Jets next year and distant future.
New York has not been close to the Super Bowl for the several seasons. This offseason they may be the one that puts the team over the edge in a respectable light, at least.
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General manager Darren Mougey is entering another offseason with the Jets, with Aaron Glenn as head coach. Mougey will have plenty of crucial decisions to make regarding roster construction while working the salary cap.
Mougey will have free agency and the 2026 NFL draft to improve the roster, but there’s much more than that in an NFL offseason. Salary cap decisions, potential trades, and more are en route.
With that, here is a quick list of important offseason dates and deadlines upcoming for Jets fans to know:
FLORHAM PARK, NEW JERSEY – JANUARY 27: New York Jets general manager Darren Mougey is introduced to the media at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center on January 27, 2025 in Florham Park, New Jersey. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Getty Images)
First day NFL teams can franchise and transition tag players
Feb. 23-March 2: 2026 NFL Scouting Combine (Indianapolis)
March 3 (4 p.m.): Franchise/transition tag deadline
March 9-11: NFL free agency negotiations begin
March 11: (4 p.m.): Free agency begins (new deals, trades become official)
March 29-April 2: NFL owners meetings (Phoenix)
April 6: Mandatory minicamp for NFL teams with new coaches
April 17: Restricted free agent (RFA) signing dealine
April 20: Returning NFL head coaches mandatory minicamps begin
April 23-25: 2026 NFL draft (Pittsburgh)
May 1: Fifth-round option deadline
May 1-4/ May 8-11: NFL teams hold rookie minicamp
May/ June: NFL teams hold OTAs
July 15: Deadline to sign franchise tagged players to long-term deal
Mid-late July: 2026 NFL training camps begin
Bills Wire will continue to provide updates throughout the 2026 offseason.
This article originally appeared on Jets Wire: Important 2026 NFL offseason dates for Jets fans to know