Today’s biggest NFL news is Marshawn Lynch will apparently have a cameo in the third season of Westworld on HBO. Thrilling as that is, it’s typical of a slow news day in a slow news month around the league.
Things are about to pick up, though. Beginning with next week’s scouting combine, the offseason schedule will start to accelerate.
Here’s a look at some important upcoming dates.
Feb. 25: First day to designate franchise or transition tags
Feb. 25 – Mar. 2: NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, IN
Mar. 10: Deadline to designate franchise or transition tags
Mar. 16 – Mar. 18: “Legal tampering period” ahead of free agency – teams can begin negotiatiating with certified reps of unrestricted free agents
Mar. 18: Teams must be under salary cap by 4:00 p.m. ET
Mar. 18: 2020 league year officially begins, free agency opens
Mar. 19 – Apr. 1: League meetings in Palm Beach, FL
Apr. 6: Teams with new head coaches (including the Panthers) can start offseason workout programs
Apr. 17: Deadline for restricted free agents to sign
Apr. 20: All teams may begin offseason workouts
Apr. 23 – Apr. 25: 2020 NFL draft in Las Vegas, NV
