Welcome to the Offseason; NFL Dates to Remember

By Phil Sullivan Posted On February 14, 2022

Congratulations to the Los Angeles Rams on their Super Bowl victory. Now it is on to the offseason.

It is an exciting time for the Jets. They have so much draft capital and are in good shape salary cap-wise. We will have coverage every step of the way. Dylan Tereman was at the Senior Bowl earlier this month, so be sure to check out our NY Jets draft coverage.

Here are some important dates to remember.

February
Feb. 19	HBCU Legacy Bowl, Yulman Stadium, New Orleans, Louisiana.
March
Mar. 1-7	NFL Scouting Combine, Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Mar. 8	Prior to 4:00 p.m., New York time, deadline for clubs to designate Franchise or Transition Players.
Mar. 14-16	During the period beginning at 12:00 noon, New York time, on March 14 and ending at 3:59:59 p.m., New York time, 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 4:00 p.m., New York time, on March 16.
	During the above two-day negotiating period, a prospective UFA who is not represented by an NFLPA Certified Contract Advisor is permitted to communicate directly with a new club’s front office officials (excluding the head coach and other members of the club’s coaching staff) regarding contract negotiations.
	No prospective unrestricted free agent is permitted to execute a contract with a new club until 4:00 p.m., New York time, on March 16.
Mar. 16	The 2022 League Year and Free Agency period begin at 4:00 p.m., New York time.
	The first day of the 2022 League Year will end at 11:59:59 p.m., New York time, on March 16. Clubs will receive a Personnel Notice that will include all transactions submitted to the League office during the period between 4:00 p.m., New York time, and 11:59:59 p.m., New York time, on March 16.
Mar. 16	Trading period for 2022 begins at 4:00 p.m., New York time, after expiration of all 2021 contracts.
Mar. 27-30	Annual League Meeting, The Breakers, Palm Beach, Florida.
April
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
April 20	Deadline to bring draft-eligible players to their facilities for a physical examination.
April 22	Deadline for restricted free agents to sign offer sheets.
April 27	Deadline for prior club to exercise Right of First Refusal to restricted free agents.
April 27	Deadline to time, test, and interview draft-eligible players.
April 28-30	NFL Draft, Las Vegas, Nevada.

This Article Was Written By Phil Sullivan

Phil Sullivan

I started JetNation in 2005 and have been a New York Jets season ticket holder since graduating from high school. My dream is to see the New York Jets win the Super Bowl. Until then, I will be right here on JetNation writing, dreaming and talking NY Jets football.