NFL Offseason Schedule 2022: Calendar for the NFL Draft, OTAs, training camp, the schedule release, and more
- Offseason workout programs The date that teams can commence offseason workouts depends on the status of their head coach. ...
- NFL Draft April 28-30 ...
- Rookie Minicamps May 6-9 and May 13-16 ...
- NFL schedule release Thursday, May 12 at 8 PM ET ...
- OTAs ...
- NFL Supplemental Draft and franchise tag extension deadline ...
- Training Camp and NFL Preseason ...
- OTAs:
- First session (May 23-26)
- Second session (May 31-June 2)
- Third session (June 6-8)
- Mandatory minicamp: June 14-16.
- NFL supplemental draft: Early July (TBD)
- Franchise tag deadline: July 15.
- Training camp: Mid-July (TBD)
When does the NFL schedule come out?
The release date varies based on scheduling, matchups & the start of the NFL free agency period. Projections Based On Past NFL Schedule Release Dates: 2020 Thurs, May 7th. 2019 Wed, April 17th. 2018 Thurs, April 19th.
When does the NFL offseason start?
The offseason will be split into three phases: First phase – April 19 to May 14 (four weeks) Second phase – May 17 to May 21 (one week) Third phase – May 24 to June 18 (four weeks) On-field work is not permitted until the second phase, which begins on May 17.
When does free agency begin NFL?
When does NFL free agency start? Free agency in the NFL begins right when the new league year begins. This year, that falls on March 16, 2022, at 4 p.m. ET. Which NFL teams have the most cap space?...
When can NFL teams sign free agents?
Traditionally, the start of the new league year is when free agency also opens. However, for 48 hours prior to the start of free agency, teams can begin to negotiate with players who will become free agents when free agency starts March 17th. This is known as the legal tampering period. What is the legal tampering period?
How long is 2022 NFL offseason?
As per Article 21 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, each club's official, voluntary nine-week offseason program is conducted in three phases: Phase One consists of the first two weeks of the program with activities limited to meetings, strength and conditioning, and physical rehabilitation only.
Are the NFL schedules out for 2022?
The NFL will announce the full 2022 NFL regular-season schedule on NFL Network, NFL.com and the NFL app on Thursday, May 12 at 8 p.m. ET.
How long is the NFL offseason?
The regular season is 17 weeks. Training camps are six weeks. The playoffs eat up four weeks. That provides 11 weeks to rest, 15 for non playoff teams.
Is the 2022 2023 NFL schedule out?
NFL, MLB, golf and more! Update: The NFL has announced that the full schedule for 2022 – 2023 will be made available on Thursday, May 12 at 8 p.m. on NFL Network. Prior to the release of the entire slate, the league will announce select games. Check out those dates below.
Who has the hardest NFL Schedule 2022?
The Los Angeles RamsThe only three "easier" schedules belong to their division rivals. The Philadelphia Eagles have the third-easiest schedule, and the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Commanders are tied for the easiest in the league. The Los Angeles Rams, meanwhile, have the "toughest" schedule as they try to defend their Super Bowl title.
Who has the easiest schedule in the NFL 2022?
Which NFL teams have the easiest schedule in the 2022-23 regular season?Cowboys: 133-155-1 (.462) ... Eagles: 133-154-2 (.464) ... Giants: 134-154-1 (.465) ... Lions: 135-154 (.467)
Do NFL players get paid in the offseason?
Long story short, each NFL player under contract gets paid every week from the start of the season and up to its end.
What is off season in football?
The NFL offseason is the time between the Super Bowl and the beginning of the preseason of the next NFL season.
What is NFL offseason?
What is the NFL offseason workout program? Voluntary offseason workout programs are nine-week programs that each team runs that are intended to provide training, teaching and physical conditioning for players over the course of three scheduled phases, as laid out by Article 21 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Why are there 2 Monday night games?
ESPN's Growing NFL Portfolio The two games with staggered starts and overlapping action is an added component of ESPN's growing NFL rights portfolio. Beginning with the 2023 season when the new media agreement begins, Disney will have three multi-game Monday Night Football weeks each season.
What is the NFL preseason schedule for 2022?
The 2022 NFL schedule has been released....Friday, Aug. 12.GameTime (ET)TVFalcons at Lions6 p.m.NFL Network, WAGA, WJBK, fuboTVBrowns at Jaguars7 p.m.WEWS, WFOXCardinals at Bengals7:30 p.m.KPNX, WKRCJets at Eagles7:30 p.m.WCBS, WCAU1 more row•Aug 25, 2022
How many preseason games are in the NFL 2022?
How many preseason games are there in 2022? There are 49 total preseason games.
What day is the NFL schedule released?
May 12 at2022 NFL Schedule Release - NFL Network | NFL.com Tune in to NFL Network or the NFL App on Thursday, May 12 at 8PM ET for Schedule Release '22 Presented by Verizon, which breaks down that 2022 NFL regular season schedule, division by division, analyzing the top matchups and primetime games.
What is the NFL preseason schedule for 2022?
The 2022 NFL schedule has been released....Friday, Aug. 12.GameTime (ET)TVFalcons at Lions6 p.m.NFL Network, WAGA, WJBK, fuboTVBrowns at Jaguars7 p.m.WEWS, WFOXCardinals at Bengals7:30 p.m.KPNX, WKRCJets at Eagles7:30 p.m.WCBS, WCAU1 more row•Aug 25, 2022
Who will play on Thanksgiving 2022?
These are the three Thanksgiving contests: Buffalo Bills at Detroit Lions: 12:30 p.m. ET. New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys: 4:30 p.m. ET. New England Patriots at Minnesota Vikings: 8:20 p.m. ET.
Who plays NFL opening day?
List of gamesSeasonDateAway team2016****September 8Carolina Panthers2017September 7Kansas City Chiefs2018September 6Atlanta Falcons2019*September 5Green Bay Packers17 more rows
Check your calendar
There is no offseason in the NFL. A look at what everyone will be doing over the next few months…
March 8
Prior to 4 p.m., ET, the deadline for clubs to designate Franchise or Transition Players.
March 14-16
During the period beginning at noon ET on March 14 and ending at 3:59:59 p.m. ET on March 16, clubs are permitted to contact and enter into contract negotiations with the certified agents of players who will become unrestricted free agents upon the expiration of their 2021 player contracts at 4 p.m., ET, on March 16.
March 16
The 2022 League Year and Free Agency period begin at 4 p.m. ET. The first day of the 2022 League Year will end at 11:59:59 p.m., ET, on March 16. Clubs will receive a Personnel Notice that will include all transactions submitted to the League office during the period between 4 p.m., ET, and 11:59:59 p.m., ET, on March 16.
March 16
Trading period for 2022 begins at 4:00 p.m., New York time, after expiration of all 2021 contracts.
April 4
Clubs that hired a new head coach after the end of the 2021 regular season may begin offseason workout programs.
April 18
Clubs with returning head coaches may begin offseason workout programs.
Player movement
The 2022 NFL Draft is scheduled to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 28–30, 2022.
2022 deaths
Maynard played 15 seasons in the NFL as a wide receiver with the New York Giants, the New York Jets, and the St. Louis Cardinals, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1987. He was a four-time Pro Bowler and four-time All-Pro (two first team, two second-team). He died January 10, aged 86.
Regular season
The NFL is expected to release its regular season schedule by May 2022. The season is planned to be played over an 18-week schedule beginning on September 8. Each of the league's 32 teams plays 17 games, with one bye week for each team.
Postseason
The 2022 playoffs are scheduled to begin with the Wild Card Round, with three Wild Card games played in each conference. Wild Card Weekend is planned for January 14–16, 2023. In the Divisional Round scheduled for January 21–22, the top seed in the conference will play the lowest remaining seed and the other two remaining teams will play each other.
Notable events
On February 1, former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores sued the NFL, the Dolphins, the New York Giants, and the Denver Broncos, alleging racism, violations of federal employment law, and that his interviews were a sham meant solely to fulfill the Rooney Rule.
Stadiums
2022 is the final year on the Buffalo Bills ' lease on Highmark Stadium. The Bills are in negotiations with local municipalities and the state of New York regarding a replacement for the aging stadium and have placed an ultimatum demanding a firm agreement on the stadium before the lease expires as a condition of remaining in Western New York.
Media
This will be the ninth and final season under the current broadcast contracts with CBS, Fox, and NBC; while ESPN will be operating under a transitory deal this season before new 11-year contracts for all four broadcasters begin in 2023.