Key dates and deadlines to know in Colts’ 2025 offseason

Here are the key dates and deadlines to know about for the Indianapolis Colts’ 2025 offseason.

With the offseason in full swing for the Indianapolis Colts, let’s take a look ahead over the next few months with the key dates and deadlines you need to know about.

But first, follow the links provided to familiarize yourself with the Colts’ salary cap situation, who the top free agents at each position group are, and who the Colts’ own free agents are.

January

30 – Jan East-West Shrine Bowl

February

1 – Feb Senior Bowl
18 – Feb Teams can designate Franchise or Transition players
Feb 24 – Mar 3 NFL Scouting Combine

March

4 – Mar Deadline for Franchise or Transition tags
Mar 10-12 Free-agency negotiation period
12 – Mar Free agency begins and teams can trade
Mar 30 – Apr 2 Annual League Meeting

April

21 – Apr Teams with returning head coaches can begin offseason workout programs
23 – Apr Last day for teams to hold top-30 pre-draft visits
Apr 24-26 NFL Draft

May

1 – May Deadline to exercise fifth year options for first round picks in 2022 NFL draft
May 2-5 or 9-12 Rookie minicamp