After the Super Bowl, a new NFL season is already looming. Because officially, the 2024 season will open in March.
Here are the main dates of the NFL offseason to remember for the months to come.
February 20: opening of the franchise tag period
Teams can place their franchise tag on a player who will become a free agent to retain him for a year.
February 27 to March 4: Scouting Combine
The best candidates for the Draft are gathered in Indianapolis for a series of tests and measurements.
March 5: franchise tag deadline
Teams have until 4 p.m. (10 p.m. in France) to place their tag.
March 11 to 13: free agency negotiation period
Players free from any contract can negotiate with all teams. But they do not have the right to officially sign a new contract.
March 13: official start of the 2024 NFL season at 4 p.m. (10 p.m. in France)
March 13: opening of free agency
From 10 p.m. in France, free players can sign with a new team. Exchanges can also be made official.
March 24-27: NFL Annual Meeting
NFL owners are gathered in Orlando.
April 1: Spring training begins
Teams that have hired a new head coach can begin their preparation.
April 15: Spring training begins for other teams
Back to the end for those who have not changed coaches.
April 24 to 27: 2024 NFL Draft
The 2024 NFL Draft takes place in Detroit. The first round on the night of Thursday to Friday. Rounds 2 and 3 on the night of Friday to Saturday. Then rounds 4, 5, 6 and 7 on Saturday.
May 2: 5th year option Draft 2021
Teams have until this date to choose whether or not they activate the 5th year option on the contracts of players chosen in the first round in 2021.
