By Lydia Jane Allison
Here is an overview of important offseason NFL dates for the 2023-24 league year. All times are Eastern and all dates are subject to change.
February
February 4 – Pro Bowl Games
February 11 – Super Bowl LVIII
February 20 – Clubs may designate Franchise or Transition players
February 27 through March 4 – NFL Scouting Combine
March
March 5 – Deadline for clubs to designate Franchise or Transition Players
March 13 – Start of the 2024 league year
March 13 – The Free Agency Period begins
- The trading period for 2024 begins at 4:00 p.m. Eastern time, after the expiration of all 2023 contracts.
March 24 through 27 – Annual League Meeting
April
April 1 – Clubs that hired a new head coach after the end of the 2023 regular season may begin offseason workout programs.
April 15 – Clubs with returning head coaches may begin offseason workout programs.
April 19 – Deadline for restricted free agents to sign offer sheets.
April 25 through April 27 – NFL Draft in Detriot, MI
May
May 2 – Deadline for Clubs to exercise Fifth-Year Option for players selected in the first round of the 2021 Draft.
May 13 – Rookie Football Development Programs begin.
May 20 through May 22 – Spring League Meeting/Coach Accelerator
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