NFL Unveils Key Dates for 2025 Offseason

The NFL has already started making preparations for the 2025 season, and fans can mark their calendars for some crucial dates. The league has announced the start of free agency, the NFL Draft weekend, and other important events that will shape the upcoming season.

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With the 2024 NFL regular season just around the corner, the NFL has released some key information regarding the 2025 offseason. The league has issued three start dates to the NFLPA, which will have a significant impact on the teams’ preparations for the new season.

The NFL has already issued key information on the 2025 season.

Franchise and Transition Players

The window to tag franchise and transition players will open on February 18 and close on March 4. This period is crucial for teams to decide which players they want to retain and which ones they are willing to let go.

Start of Free Agency

The new league year and free agency will begin on March 12. This is usually one of the busiest days on the NFL calendar, with teams scrambling to sign top players and build their rosters.

NFL Draft Weekend

The 2025 NFL Draft will take place from April 24 to 26 in Green Bay. This event is always highly anticipated, as teams look to find the next generation of NFL stars.

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Offseason Workouts

Teams with new head coaches can begin offseason workouts on April 7, while teams with returning head coaches can start on April 21. This is an important period for teams to build chemistry and prepare for the new season.

Designated to Return

The league has also announced that a maximum of eight players per team can be designated to return from certain roster lists (i.e., injured reserve) in the regular season and an additional two times during the postseason. A player can be designated to return a maximum of two times, but each time will count against their team’s total allowance.

Legal Tampering Period

The legal tampering period for free agents will begin on March 10. This is usually one of the busiest days on the NFL calendar, with teams making last-minute attempts to sign top players.

The NFL’s unveiling of these dates reinforces the narrative that there really is no offseason in the NFL. With the Super Bowl just around the corner, teams are already preparing for the next season.

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