The NFL Offseason: A Time of Change and Anticipation
As the NFL offseason continues to unfold, teams are making moves to bolster their rosters and prepare for the upcoming season. One of the most significant dates on the NFL calendar is June 2, when players who were cut with a post-June 1 designation earlier in the offseason will officially be off the books, freeing up cap space for their former teams.
Cap Space and Roster Moves
A total of 12 teams will benefit from the post-June 1 cuts, with 10 of them guaranteed to see an increase in cap space. The Arizona Cardinals, for example, will save $16 million with the release of OT D.J. Humphries, bringing their updated cap space to $35.53 million. The Baltimore Ravens will save $1.2 million with the release of WR Odell Beckham Jr., bringing their updated cap space to $5.9 million.
Other teams that will benefit from the post-June 1 cuts include the Buffalo Bills, Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Las Vegas Raiders, Miami Dolphins, New Orleans Saints, San Francisco 49ers, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Teams benefiting from post-June 1 cuts
The NFL Schedule Release
As the NFL offseason continues, fans are eagerly anticipating the release of the 2024 NFL schedule. The schedule is set to be released on Wednesday, May 15 at 8 p.m. ET, and will be broadcast live on NFL Network and streaming on NFL+. The 2024 NFL season will kick off on Thursday, September 5, with the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs hosting the Baltimore Ravens at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC.
Other notable games in Week 1 include the Philadelphia Eagles hosting the Green Bay Packers in São Paulo, Brazil, and the Dallas Cowboys traveling to the Cleveland Browns. The first Monday Night Football game of the year will feature Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets traveling to the San Francisco 49ers.
The 2024 NFL schedule release is highly anticipated
The NFL Draft and Its Impact on Local Economies
The 2024 NFL draft was held in Detroit, Michigan, and set an attendance record with an estimated 275,000 fans in attendance. The event had a significant impact on the local economy, with 30% of attendees traveling more than 100 miles to attend the three-day event. The draft also drew visitors from all 50 states and over 20 countries.
The 2024 NFL draft set an attendance record
In conclusion, the NFL offseason is a time of change and anticipation. With the post-June 1 cuts, teams are making moves to bolster their rosters and prepare for the upcoming season. The NFL schedule release is highly anticipated, and the NFL draft has a significant impact on local economies. As the offseason continues to unfold, fans are eagerly anticipating the start of the 2024 NFL season.
The NFL offseason is a time of change and anticipation
