Key Upcoming Offseason Dates – Countdown to Free Agency & Beyond

photos: Shawn Hubbard/Baltimore RavensWhile the 2026 league year does not technically begin until March 11th, there are many key calendar dates that are part of the NFL offseason process. The following are the key dates on the league calendar between now and the beginning of Training Camp.

FEBRUARY 9th – As of the Monday after the Super Bowl, teams are allowed to start releasing players without any repercussion on the 2025 Salary Cap. All veteran players with more than four (4) accrued seasons are immediately free agents and not subject to waivers. All non-vested veterans (i.e. less than four (4) accrued seasons) are subject to waivers. If they clear waivers, they immediately become free…