2018 NFL Calendar: When Does Free Agency Begin? When is the NFL Draft?
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Zach Brunner
7 years ago
Today, March 12th, marks the beginning of a packed NFL calendar. Instead of wasting time Google searching when the next date is or completely forgetting it, I decided to compile a comprehensive list of the NFL schedule up until NFL football is officially back! I know, it’s just the kind of guy I am. You’re welcome, football fans.
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2018 NFL Important Dates
Legal Tampering Period — March 12-14
Free Agency & Trading begins — March 14, 4pm ET
Annual league meeting — March 25-28
Teams with new head coaches may start offseason training programs — April 2
Teams with returning head coaches may start offseason training programs — April 16
Deadline for RFAs to sign offer sheets — April 20
2018 NFL Draft — April 26-28
Rookie Minicamp — Either May 4-7 or May 11-14
Rookie Football Development Program begins — May 14
Spring League meeting — May 21-23
OTA and Minicamp window — May 28-June 24
Signing bonus spread over two years if released — June 2
Deadline for team to withdraw RFA offer & replace with June 15 Tender (1-year, 110% of previous salary) — June 15
Training Camp — Mid-July (Veterans: 15 days prior to first preseason game or July 15, whichever is later; Rookies: Up to seven days before veterans; Quarterbacks and injured players: Up to five days before veterans if rookies have reported)
Deadline to re-sign franchise player — July 16
Deadline for new teams to sign transition player — July 23
Hall of Fame Game — August 2
Hall of Fame Weekend — August 2-5
Deadline for signed players to report to receive accrued season — August 7
53-man roster cuts — September 1, 4pm ET
Practice Squads — September 2, 1pm ET
Week 1 games — September 6, 9-10
Zach Brunner
I am a simple Wisconsin man: I love beer and sports. I decided to create FlurrySports because I was sick of the politics and non-stories that the fat cat corporations put out. When you see football articles from me, just know that I combine my knowledge from playing, coaching, athletic training, and sports management/economic courses to give you a unique, but I feel well-rounded point of view. I am always down to talk about anything, so follow me on Twitter @FantasyFlurry if you decide you want more of me!
