NFL 2026 offseason calendar: When is the draft and free agency?
With the Super Bowl over, the NFL offseason calendar takes center focus. Key dates include the franchise tag window, scouting combine, free agency, league meetings and the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. Deadlines for restricted free agents, fifth year options and tagged player extensions add layers of strategy. OTAs and training camp in mid July close the offseason arc, setting the stage for the new season.
With the Super Bowl over, the NFL offseason calendar takes center focus. Key dates include the franchise tag window, scouting combine, free agency, league meetings and the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. Deadlines for restricted free agents, fifth year options and tagged player extensions add layers of strategy. OTAs and training camp in mid July close the offseason arc, setting the stage for the new season.
