2025 NFL offseason schedule: Key dates for fans to know - ESPN

Super Bowl LIX is in the rearview. The Philadelphia Eagles entered the offseason on cruise control after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs, securing their second Super Bowl win in franchise history.

All 32 NFL teams now shift their sights to reloading and retooling for the 2025 season. Here's a rundown of key dates on the 2025 NFL offseason calendar:

*All times Eastern and all dates subject to change

March 10

Free agent negotiating period begins: Beginning at noon, all 32 teams can start negotiating potential contracts with players who are set to become unrestricted free agents. Agreements can be reached in principle, but they cannot be officially signed. This is commonly referred to as the start of the «legal tampering» period.

March 12

New league year: The 2025 league year officially gets underway at 4 p.m. Any negotiated contracts or trades can be finalized at that time. Any free agent or trade discussions that begin after this point can be finalized immediately.

March 30-April 2

Annual league meeting: Team owners gather in Palm Beach, Florida, to discuss proposed rule changes and other league matters.

April 7

Offseason programs begin: Teams that hired a new head coach — the Chicago Bears (Ben Johnson), Dallas Cowboys (Brian Schottenheimer), Jacksonville Jaguars (Liam Coen), Las Vegas Raiders (Pete Carroll), New England Patriots (Mike Vrabel), New Orleans Saints (Kellen Moore) and New York Jets (Aaron Glenn) — are eligible to begin spring workouts.

April 18

Restricted free agent deadline: Players who are restricted free agents (three or fewer accrued NFL seasons) must sign offer sheets from their respective teams or remain free agents.

April 21

Offseason programs expand: All 32 teams can begin spring workouts.

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