02-16-2026, 07:13 PM -
April 6 Some offseason workout programs begin Teams that hired a new head coach after the 2025 season may begin offseason workout programs.
April 15 Deadline to host draft prospect visits This is the deadline for teams to test, visit, interview or conduct physical examinations with draft-eligible players at team facilities.
April 17 RFA offer sheet deadline Restricted free agents who were given an offer sheet have until April 17 to sign.
April 20 Remaining offseason workout programs begin Teams with returning head coaches may begin offseason workout programs.
April 22 Deadline to examine draft prospects This is the final day teams may time, test, visit, interview (including video and phone calls) or conduct physical examinations with draft-eligible players at any location.
April 23-25 2026 NFL Draft The 2026 NFL Draft will take place in Pittsburgh.
May 1 Fifth-year option deadline Teams must decide whether to exercise the fifth-year option on players drafted in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft.
May 1-4 or May 8-11 Rookie minicamp Clubs may hold one three-day minicamp for rookies following the 2026 NFL Draft.
May 19-20 Spring League Meeting Similar to the late-March meeting, owners will gather in Orlando to discuss potential changes.
July 15 Deadline to extend franchise tagged players At 4 p.m. ET, the deadline arrives for teams to reach multiyear extensions with players who received the franchise tag earlier in the offseason. After this date, those players must play on the tender.
April 15 Deadline to host draft prospect visits This is the deadline for teams to test, visit, interview or conduct physical examinations with draft-eligible players at team facilities.
April 17 RFA offer sheet deadline Restricted free agents who were given an offer sheet have until April 17 to sign.
April 20 Remaining offseason workout programs begin Teams with returning head coaches may begin offseason workout programs.
April 22 Deadline to examine draft prospects This is the final day teams may time, test, visit, interview (including video and phone calls) or conduct physical examinations with draft-eligible players at any location.
April 23-25 2026 NFL Draft The 2026 NFL Draft will take place in Pittsburgh.
May 1 Fifth-year option deadline Teams must decide whether to exercise the fifth-year option on players drafted in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft.
May 1-4 or May 8-11 Rookie minicamp Clubs may hold one three-day minicamp for rookies following the 2026 NFL Draft.
May 19-20 Spring League Meeting Similar to the late-March meeting, owners will gather in Orlando to discuss potential changes.
July 15 Deadline to extend franchise tagged players At 4 p.m. ET, the deadline arrives for teams to reach multiyear extensions with players who received the franchise tag earlier in the offseason. After this date, those players must play on the tender.
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