Important 2024 offseason dates for Colts in March

Some important dates to keep in mind for March.

The Indianapolis Colts are officially into the month of March with the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine wrapping up at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday.

We outlined the overarching view of the important dates of the offseason but now we’ll take a focused view on just the month of March.

While the combine is the talk of the town early in the month, free agency is likely to dominate when the new league year arrives. The Colts can’t make too many moves outside of signing their own pending free agents until the middle of the month arrives.

There will also be pro days and top-30 visits taking place for the Colts and the draft prospects throughout the month of March.

Here’s a quick look at the important offseason dates for the Colts during the month of March in 2024:

Important offseason dates for the Colts in 2024

Here are the important offseason dates for the Colts in 2024.

The offseason for the Indianapolis Colts has officially arrived after they wrapped up their 2023 season narrowly missing a playoff bid.

With an intriguing quarterback looking to bounce back from a season-ending injury, plenty of salary-cap space and a full slate of picks in the 2024 NFL draft, the Colts will have the ammo to work with in order to make some key additions.

While the team can sign players to contract extensions and future contracts, the majority of moves will not be made until the new league year begins in March. There’s a good chance they sign a handful of their own pending free agents before then, though, so that will be something to monitor over the next month and a half.

Using NFL Operations page as the reference, here are the important dates for the Colts during the 2024 offseason:

Important 2023 offseason dates for Colts in April

Here’s a look at the important 2023 offseason dates for the Colts in April.

The Indianapolis Colts are entering the most important month of the offseason with the 2023 NFL draft arriving at the end of April.

We outlined the overarching view of the important dates of the offseason but now we’ll take a focused view on just the month of April.

After hiring Shane Steichen as the new head coach in February, the front office has been busy making moves in free agency since the middle of March.

They’ll likely continue to make some additional moves in free agency ahead of the draft. Keep up to date with the latest news, signings and rumors through our free agency tracker for the Colts.

While the draft will be the focus throughout this month, the Colts also will begin their offseason workout program under their new head coach.

Here’s a quick look at the important offseason dates for the Colts during the month of April:

Important 2023 offseason dates for Colts in March

Here’s a look at the important 2023 offseason dates for the Colts in March.

The Indianapolis Colts are officially into the month of March with the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine taking place at Lucas Oil Stadium this week.

We outlined the overarching view of the important dates of the offseason but now we’ll take a focused view on just the month of March.

After hiring Shane Steichen as the new head coach, he has been busy filling out the coaching staff. The Colts can’t make too many moves outside of signing their own pending free agents until the middle of the month arrives.

Here’s a quick look at the important offseason dates for the Colts during the month of March.

Important 2023 offseason dates for Colts in February

Here’s a quick look at the important 2023 offseason dates for the Colts in February.

The Indianapolis Colts are officially into the month of February and while the head coach search still rages on, this month should be pretty busy for the league as a whole.

We outlined the overarching view of the important dates of the offseason but now we’ll take a focused view on just the month of February. The Colts can’t make too many moves outside of signing their own pending free agents, but they can begin to develop a plan once they get a head coach.

Here’s a quick look at the important offseason dates for the Colts during the month of February.

Important offseason dates for the Colts in 2023

Here are the important 2023 offseason dates for the Colts.

The offseason for the Indianapolis Colts has officially arrived after they wrapped up their 2022 regular season with a wild loss to the Houston Texans on Sunday.

There will be many changes coming during the 2023 offseason, and the first order of business will be finding a new head coach. Following that, there will be other mile-markers throughout the offseason that will permit the Colts to make certain moves.

The Colts can begin signing players to the offseason roster, which will expand to 90 players beginning Monday. So expect to see a lot of futures contracts popping up.

But the Colts can only make certain moves until the new league year begins, and there will be plenty of important dates to keep an eye out for throughout the next few months.

Using NFL Operations page as the reference, here are the important dates for the Colts during the 2023 offseason:

Important dates for 2022 NFL offseason

Here’s a look at the important dates for the 2022 NFL offseason.

The Indianapolis Colts saw their season end swiftly in an embarrassing manner and now will take a focus on righting the ship during the 2022 offseason.

Though we have yet to get through the playoffs, the Colts have already begun making moves. They signed 14 players to futures contracts and should be considered an active team this offseason.

The Colts can only make certain moves until the new league year begins, and there will be plenty of important dates to keep an eye out for throughout the next few months.

Here’s a quick look at the important dates for the 2022 NFL offseason:

Important dates for 2021 NFL offseason

Keep an eye on these dates this offseason.

The 2021 offseason has begun and even though the new league year doesn’t arrive for a little over a month, the Indianapolis Colts are hard at work trying to figure out their best plan of action.

Before the offseason moves arrive, there are some important dates to keep an eye on. From the start of the new league year to the 2021 NFL draft, here are the important dates for the Colts this offseason:

Feb. 23-March 9

The window for teams to designate one franchise or transitional player.

March 15-17

For three days before free agency begins, clubs are permitted to contact and enter into contract negotiations with agents of players who will become unrestricted free agents. This is called the legal tampering period.

March 17, 4 p.m. ET

The official start of the 2021 league year.

All 2020 player contracts expire at this time. Teams can begin signing free agents officially. Trades cannot be officially announced until the start of the new league year.

April 5

Teams with new head coaches can start offseason workout programs.

April 19

Start of offseason workouts for all other teams.

April 23

Deadline for restricted free agents to sign offer sheets.

April 28

Final day teams can match restricted free agents offer sheets

April 29-May 1

2021 NFL Draft currently scheduled to be held in Cleveland.

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2020 NFL offseason: Important dates for Colts in March

March has some big dates for the Colts to keep an eye on.

The month of March is here, which means the Indianapolis Colts are gearing up for free agency to open and the 2020 NFL draft to arrive a month later.

As is the case with most months in the NFL offseason, there are certain days that hold more value. Whether it’s a deadline that needs to be met or the actual marking of the new league year, the month of March has just about everything.

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Here’s a quick look at the important dates to keep in mind for March:

March 10: Deadline for franchise and transition tags

This is pretty straight forward. Teams have been able to apply the franchise tag for about a week now. The deadline to apply that tag to a certain player is on this date by 4:00 p.m. New York time. This doesn’t directly impact the Colts because they essentially have no one to tag, but they will get indirectly impacted as some big free agents won’t hit the market because of the tag.

March 16–18: Legal tampering period

Ever wonder why general manager Chris Ballard won’t comment on free agents during the early offseason? Well, its because he’s literally not allowed to. That would fall under tampering, which is a big no-no in the NFL. However, 48 hours before the start of the new league year is called the “legal tampering period.”

This permits teams to contact the agents of impending free agents from other organizations without penalty. This is when some big free agents will agree to contracts. However, it doesn’t become officially official until the new league year begins. Though it is rare, it is possible for a player to agree to terms with one team during this time and then back out or find a new team before the new league year begins. But that doesn’t happen all that often.

March 18: Happy new year!

This is the big day of the month. The 2020 season will officially begin on March 18 at 4:00 p.m. New York time. This means that all 2019 contracts officially expire and those players that haven’t gotten a new deal will become free agents.

It would be easiest to simply list all of the objectives that must happen before 4:00 p.m. ET:

Teams must exercise options for 2020 on players with an option clause in their 2019 contracts.
Teams must submit their qualifying offers on impending restricted free agents (RFAs) if they want to keep Right of First Refusal/Compensation. If they don’t, that player becomes an unrestricted free agent.
Teams must submit the minimum salary tender for impending exclusive rights free agents (ERFAs). If they don’t, that player becomes an unrestricted free agent.
The Top 51 rule comes into effect for the salary cap. The Colts don’t have to worry about this.
Free agency officially opens at 4:00 p.m. New York time as does the trading period.
All 2019 contracts officially expire at 4:00 p.m. New York time.

March 29–April 1

The annual league meetings take place in Palm Beach, Florida. This is where the ideas for changes to the game happen. The owners and general managers get together here to talk about how to make rule changes, make the game fairer, etc. An example would be the rule change that allowed head coaches to challenge pass interference.

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2020 NFL offseason: Important dates for Colts in February

Keep an eye on these dates in Febraury.

The offseason has officially arrived and while the Indianapolis Colts have been hard at work evaluating their own talent and potential targets over the next few months, all of the attention now goes to the offseason.

The month of February isn’t incredibly busy. Teams are still self-evaluating and preparing to make moves in free agency in March while also preparing for the 2020 NFL draft at the end of April.

But it is important to keep in mind some of the dates throughout the month. Here’s a look:

Feb. 2

Super Bowl LIV at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.

Feb. 3

The waiver system begins for 2020.

Feb. 11

Beginning at 12:00 noon ET, the Colts can sign players whose CFL contracts have expired. If a player is under contract in the CFL or has an option for the upcoming season, they cannot be signed.

Feb. 24–March 2

NFL Scouting Combine takes place at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Feb. 25

The first day clubs can designate Franchise or Transition players.

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