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Every offseason flashpoint in a single command center

Pin the combine, tag deadlines, minicamps, and preseason kickoffs without digging through PDF memos. We update the timeline, FAQs, and recommended coverage so you always know what's next.

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Rookie Minicamps Open

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Rookie Minicamps Open

May 9 – 19

13 days out

First on-field install for new draft picks and priority free agents before veterans report.

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Pre-Draft Intel

Intel & positioning

Feb 24 – Mar 18

pastFeb 24 – Mar 3• Feb 24 – Mar 3

NFL Scouting Combine

Lucas Oil Stadium — Indianapolis

Prospects hit the field and meeting rooms while front offices collect verified measurables.

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FAQ

How can fans follow live drills?

NFL Network streams the marquee workouts each afternoon; we embed clips and instant-read takeaways on headlines throughout the week.

Why does the Combine matter?

Beyond 40-yard dash times, medicals and interviews shape draft boards more than any single workout.

pastFeb 25 – Mar 11• Feb 25 – Mar 11

Franchise/Transition Tag Window

Teams lock in cornerstone veterans or let them test the market before free agency opens.

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FAQ

How many times can a player be tagged?

Teams can tag a player in consecutive seasons, but the cost escalates by 120% of the previous salary, making repeat tags pricey.

Draft Week

Draft Week

Apr 23 – 25

pastApril 23, 2026

NFL Draft — Round 1

Detroit Draft Theater

Night one sets the tone with quarterback dominos and blue-chip defenders flying off the board.

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pastApr 24 – 25• Apr 24 – 25

NFL Draft — Rounds 2-7

Where contenders are built: day-two steals, developmental tackles, and special-teams aces.

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Rookie Camps

Rookie Camps

May 9 – 19

upcomingMay 9 – 19• May 9 – 19

Rookie Minicamps Open

First on-field install for new draft picks and priority free agents before veterans report.

13 days out

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Summer Install

Summer Install

May 20 – Jun 12

upcomingMay 20 – Jun 12• May 20 – Jun 12

Organized Team Activities (OTAs)

Veterans rejoin the roster for light practices, schematic refreshers, and chemistry work.

24 days out

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FAQ

Are OTAs mandatory?

Workouts are officially voluntary, but attendance signals leadership standing and role security.

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Preseason Ramp

Preseason Ramp

Jul 22 – Aug 7

upcomingJul 22 – 30• Jul 22 – 30

Training Camps Report Dates

Physical practices begin, depth charts harden, and Hard Knocks cameras roll.

87 days out

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upcomingAugust 7, 2026

Preseason Week 1

First live reps for rookies and backups fighting for roster spots.

102 days out

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Regular Season

Regular Season

Sep 10, 2026

upcomingSeptember 10, 2026

Regular Season Kickoff Game

Banner-raising Thursday night showcase launches another 18-week sprint.

136 days out

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