The 2022 NFL season has officially come to an end, and that means the offseason is now in full swing. With that comes all the chaos of trades, free agency, and the NFL Draft. However, if you find yourself asking, ‘but when does this all happen?’, we’ve got the answer for you. Here are all the important dates for the 2023 NFL offseason.
- Feb. 21: Franchise tag window opens
- Feb. 28-March 6: 2023 NFL Scouting Combine
- March 7: Franchise tag deadline
- March 7: College Pro Days begin
- March 13-15: Legal tampering period
- March 15: New league year officially begins, free agency begins
- March 26-29: League meetings
- April 17: OTAs begin
- April 27-29: 2023 NFL Draft
- May 1: Fifth-year option deadline
- May 5-8: Rookie minicamp
- May 12-15: Rookie minicamp
- Mid-May (Official date TBD): 2023 NFL regular season schedule release
- Mid-July: Franchise tag contract negotiation deadline
So, for Vikings fans purposes, which of these dates are the most important?