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Key dates for 2025 NFL season that could have big impact on 49ers

The NFL announced a handful of key dates that could be important for the 49ers next offseason.

The NFL on Thursday released a handful of key dates for the 2025 season. NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero provided the dates which were distributed to teams in a memo issued by the league. A couple of the events are of particular interest to the 49ers.

First on the list is the franchise/transition tag window which is open Feb. 18 to Mar. 4, 2025.

Generally the tag window isn’t of much import to the 49ers. They’ve only tagged kicker Robbie Gould during the Kyle Shanahan-John Lynch tenure. Instead they’ll let a player walk or get an extension done before it reaches the franchise tag stage.

That could change if they’re unable to get a long-term deal done with wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. Then they may have Aiyuk play out his rookie deal before putting the franchise tag on him for the 2025 season. He’s likely the only player due to hit free agency next year that the 49ers would want back on the one-year, fully-guaranteed franchise tag. Safety Talanoa Hufanga, cornerback Deommodore Lenoir and left guard Aaron Banks could also be in that mix though.

Next on the list of dates is the new league year, which officially opens Mar. 12, 2025. That would be the day free agents officially hit the open market, although the legal negotiating window will open a couple days before that which means soon-to-be free agents are allowed to negotiate with other clubs. Ideally the 49ers would have extensions done before the new league year opens, but this will be the deadline they’re operating under to get any of those deals done.

Finally, Pelissero noted the NFL draft will take place in Green Bay, Wisc. from April 24-26 of next year.

Of course, all of this is way down the road. The 49ers haven’t even reported to training camp yet so next offseason feels like forever away. However, given the import of some of the moves San Francisco will be making over the next couple seasons, those dates are should get circled on a calendar as the team prepares for a tough upcoming offseason.

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Important NFL dates to calendar for April 2023

Here’s a look at some of the most important dates on the NFL calendar for April 2023.

March was a busy one in the NFL with the start of free agency and the new league year and April should prove just as or even more exciting.

Below is a look at some of the key NFL dates to log on your calendar, per NFL Operations.

April 3 Clubs that hired a new Head Coach after the end of the 2022 regular season may begin offseason workout programs.

 
April 17 Clubs with returning Head Coaches may begin offseason workout programs.

 
April 19 Deadline for  clubs to time, test, visit, interview, or conduct a physical examination with a draft-eligible player at its club facility.

 
April 21 Deadline for Restricted Free Agents to sign Offer Sheets.

 
April 26 Deadline for Prior Club to exercise Right of First Refusal to Restricted Free Agents.

 
April 27 Deadline for clubs to time, test, visit, interview (including video and phone calls), or conduct a physical examination with a draft-eligible player at any location.

 
April 27-29  Annual Selection Meeting/NFL Draft (Kansas City, MO)

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NFL announces Seahawks offseason program and minicamp dates

The NFL has announced dates for the offseason programs and minicamps. The Seahawks opted not to appear in person for voluntary activities.

The National Football League has now announced the dates for the offseason activities following the 2021 NFL draft. The program is broken down into three phases per Article 21 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Phase One will take place from April 19-May 14, four weeks this year instead of two. Any activities must be limited to strength and conditioning, virtual meetings, and physical rehabilitation only.

Phase Two starts on May 17 and lasts just one week this offseason. The following is allowed per the NFL this year:

On-field workouts may include individual player instruction and drills, “perfect play” drills, drills and plays conducted with offensive players lining up across from offensive players and defensive players lining up across from defensive players, with each group permitted to align eleven or fewer players across from eleven or fewer players. Players on one side of the ball may execute a play, but players on the opposite side of the ball may not initiate contact with, or attempt to impede the progress of, players who are running the play. All such drills must be conducted at an acceptable walkthrough pace (i.e. Pro Bowl practice).

Phase Three will be conducted over four weeks, from May 24-June 18. The following activities are allowed in the final phase.

Beginning in Phase Three, clubs may conduct in-person meetings and classroom instruction subject to COVID-19 testing cadence, tracking, facility access and other protocols.  During Phase Three, teams may conduct a total of 10 days of organized team practice activity, or “OTAs”. No live contact is permitted, but 7-on-7, 9-on-7, and 11-on-11 drills are permitted.

Finally, each club is allowed to hold one mandatory minicamp for veteran players – which must occur during Phase Three of the offseason program – and one rookie minicamp, held over either the first or second weekend following the draft.

Here are the offseason program dates for the Seahawks:

Rookie Minicamp: May 14-16

OTA Workouts: May 24, May 26-27, June 1, June 3-4, June 7-10

Mandatory Minicamp: June 15-17

In light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Seattle’s players have already announced they won’t be participating in in-person, voluntary activities.

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Keeping an eye on Seahawks as 2020 NFL trade deadline looms

Keeping an eye on the Seattle Seahawks as the 2020 NFL trade deadline looms on November 3 at 1:00 p.m. PT. Track all the moves here.

November 3 marks Election Day around the nation and cutoff day for trades around the National Football League. The official 2020 NFL trade deadline is Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. PT.

Like voters throughout the country, many teams – including the Seahawks – executed trades over the last week or so, well ahead of last call.

On October 28, the Seahawks traded with the Bengals for defensive end Carlos Dunlap, sending offensive lineman B.J. Finney and a seventh-round pick to Cincinnati in exchange.

“Seattle’s languishing pass rush is arguably the foremost problem with the NFL’s last-ranked defense, so John Schneider and Pete Carroll went bargain hunting,” notes the USA TODAY staff.

“Dunlap provides the Seahawks with an accomplished edge presence looking for a new chapter in his career after falling out of favor in Cincinnati, which seemed eager to move on from the veteran.”

Seattle is welcoming back a number of injured players in the near future and isn’t likely to make a splashy trade as the minutes count down. Never say never, though so . . .

You can keep up on all the trade rumors around the league with USA TODAY’s NFL trade deadline tracker found here.

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Important dates for 49ers on NFL offseason calendar

The 49ers need a big offseason if they’re going to make a trip back to the Super Bowl.

The 49ers go into the 2020 offseason with history pulling against them a little bit. Losing a Super Bowl, then winning it the following year is next to impossible, and something that’s only happened three times in 54 iterations of the NFL’s championship game.

San Francisco should still be in a good spot to have success next season though if they put together a strong offseason.

Here are key dates to know through April as the 49ers look to retool and get back to the Super Bowl in February of 2021.

February 24 – March 2 | NFL combine

The 49ers don’t have a ton of picks at their disposal going into the draft, but their limited cap space may require them to lean on the draft to bolster their depth after free agency. Their first real chance to see prospects up close and meet with them will take place at the combine in Indianapolis.

March 10 | Deadline to use franchise or transition tags

Teams can officially use their franchise tag on Feb. 25, but the deadline comes a couple weeks later at 1:00 pm PST. San Francisco used their franchise tag a season ago on kicker Robbie Gould. This year they may wind up using to keep defensive lineman Arik Armstead in Santa Clara.

March 16 | Legal tampering period opens

Players set to be unrestricted free agents can begin negotiating with teams at 1:00 pm PST. They can’t sign any deals and make anything official, but this is the period where contracts will start getting agreed upon. San Francisco has two key free agents – Armstead and Jimmie Ward – who they may want to lock up before letting them test the open market starting March 16.

March 18 | Free agency opens

The 18th of March is a big day for the NFL offseason. Free agency begins at 1:00 pm PST, and that’s when deals agreed upon starting March 16 can be signed and made official.

That’s also the deadline for teams to exercise options for the 2020 season on players with club options on their deals. Teams must also submit qualifying offers for their restricted free agents. Among San Francisco’s restricted free agents are QB Nick Mullens, WR Kendrick Bourne, RB Matt Breida and LB Elijah Lee.

All 2019 player contracts expire at 1:00 pm PST.

April 20 | Offseason programs may begin

Since the 49ers did not hire a new coach in the offseason, their first day of offseason workouts can start any time after April 20.

April 23-25 | NFL draft

San Francisco currently holds just one pick in the first two days of the draft, but that could change by the time they’re on the clock with the No. 31 overall pick.

April 27 | XFL players eligible

Once the XFL season is over, teams can request permission to visit with or sign any player who was under contract with that league.

 

 

Important NFL dates for February 2020

Before the start of the new league year, free agency and the 2020 NFL Draft, there are still these important NFL dates in February.

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV to finish the year as the league champions. Attention now turns to the start of the new league year, free agency and the 2020 NFL Draft later this spring.

However, there are still a few important NFL dates to remember for this month. Here’s a look at the schedule for February, per NFL Communications.

February NFL calendar of events

February 3: The start of the 2020 waiver system began.

February 11: Beginning at 9:00 a.m. PT, NFL clubs may begin to sign CFL players whose contracts have expired. Those under contract to a CFL team for the 2020 season or who have an option for the 2020 season are not eligible to be signed.

February 24: The NFL Scouting Combine kicks off from Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana and lasts through March 2.

February 25: Marks the first day for teams to designate Franchise or Transition Players.

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2020 NFL offseason calendar: Important dates for Los Angeles Rams

All of the important dates to know on the 2020 offseason calendar for the NFL.

The Los Angeles Rams have been in offseason mode for about a month now after missing the playoffs for the first time since Sean McVay was hired in 2017. That’s far different than the way things played out last year when their offseason didn’t start until early February after they went all the way to Super Bowl LIII.

The Senior Bowl is already in the rearview mirror and the NFL Scouting Combine is rapidly approaching, as is free agency. There are a lot of dates on the offseason calendar, so we’ve compiled all of the ones to know here, courtesy of the NFL Operations site.

Keep this list handy because it’ll be important to know when free agency begins, how long the Rams have to use the franchise tag and when minicamps can begin.

February

  • Feb. 3: Waiver system begins for 2020.
  • Feb. 11: Beginning at 12:00 noon, New York time, NFL clubs may begin to sign players whose 2020 CFL contracts have expired. Players under contract to a CFL club for the 2020 season or who have an option for the 2020 season are not eligible to be signed.
  • Feb. 24-March 2: NFL Scouting Combine, Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana.
  • Feb. 25: First day for clubs to designate Franchise or Transition Players.

March

  • March 10: Prior to 4:00 p.m., New York time, deadline for clubs to designate Franchise or Transition Players.
  • March 16-18: Clubs are permitted to contact, and enter into contract negotiations with, the certified agents of players who will become Unrestricted Free Agents upon the expiration of their 2019 player contracts at 4:00 p.m., New York time, on March 18.
  • March 18
    • Prior to 4:00 p.m., New York time, clubs must exercise options for 2020 on all players who have option clauses in their 2019 contracts.
    • Prior to 4:00 p.m., New York time, clubs must submit qualifying offers to their Restricted Free Agents with expiring contracts to retain a Right of First Refusal/Compensation.
    • Prior to 4:00 p.m., New York time, clubs must submit a minimum salary tender to retain exclusive negotiating rights to their players with expiring 2019 contracts who have fewer than three accrued seasons of free agency credit.
    • Top 51 Rule begins. All clubs must be under the 2020 Salary Cap prior to 4:00 p.m., New York time.
    • All 2019 player contracts will expire at 4:00 p.m., New York time.
    • The 2020 league year and free agency period begin at 4:00 p.m., New York time.
    • The first day of the 2020 league year will end at 11:59:59 p.m., New York time, on March 18. Clubs will receive a personnel notice that will include all transactions submitted to the league office during the period between 4:00 p.m., New York time, and 11:59:59 p.m., New York time, on March 18.
    • Trading period for 2020 begins at 4:00 p.m., New York time, after expiration of all 2019 contracts.
  • March 29-April 1: Annual League Meeting, Palm Beach, Florida.

April

  • April 6: Clubs that hired a new head coach after the end of the 2019 regular season may begin offseason workout programs.
  • April 17: Deadline for restricted free agents to sign offer sheets
  • April 20: Clubs with returning head coaches may begin offseason workout programs.
  • April 23-25: NFL Draft, Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • April 27: Beginning this date, NFL clubs may request permission to visit with, try out, or sign any player who was under contract to the XFL at the conclusion of the XFL season.

May

  • May 1-4: Clubs may elect to hold their one three-day post-Draft rookie minicamp from Friday through Sunday or Saturday through Monday.
  • May 5: Deadline for prior club to send “May 5 Tender” to its unsigned Unrestricted Free Agents. If the player has not signed a player contract with a club by July 22 or the first scheduled day of the first NFL training camp, whichever is later, he may negotiate or sign a player contract from that date until the Tuesday following the 10th weekend of the regular season, at 4:00 p.m., New York time, only with his prior club.
  • May 8-11: Clubs may elect to hold their one three-day post-Draft rookie minicamp from Friday through Sunday or Saturday through Monday.
  • May 11: Rookie Football Development Programs begin.
  • May 14-17: NFLPA Rookie Premiere. Invited rookies (typically, first- and/or second-round selections) must be permitted by their respective clubs to attend. Such players are unavailable for offseason workouts, OTA days, and minicamps during this period.
  • May 19-20: Spring League Meeting, Marina Del Ray, California.

June

  • June 1: Deadline for prior club to send “June 1 Tender” to its unsigned Restricted Free Agents who received a qualifying offer for a right of first refusal only in order for such player to be subject to the CBA’s “June 15 Tender” provision.
  • June 15: Deadline for club to withdraw qualifying offer to Restricted Free Agents and still retain exclusive negotiating rights by substituting “June 15 Tender” of one-year contract at 110 percent of the player’s prior-year Paragraph 5 Salary (with all other terms of his prior-year contract carried forward unchanged).
  • Late June: Rookie Transition Program to be held at individual clubs.

July

  • July 15: At 4:00 p.m., New York time, deadline for any club that designated a Franchise Player to sign such player to a multiyear contract or extension. After this date, the player may sign only a oneyear contract with his prior club for the 2020 season, and such contract cannot be extended until after the club’s last regular season game.
  • Mid-July
    • Clubs are permitted to open preseason training camp for rookies beginning seven days prior to the club’s earliest permissible mandatory reporting date for veteran players.
    • Veteran players (defined as a player with at least one pension-credited season) other than quarterbacks or “injured players” (as defined in CBA Article 21, Section 6) may report to a club’s preseason training camp no earlier than 15 days prior to the club’s first scheduled preseason game or July 15, whichever is later.
    • Veteran quarterbacks and injured players may be required to report to the club’s preseason training camp no earlier than five days immediately prior to the mandatory reporting date for all other veteran players, provided the club has already opened (or simultaneously opens) its official preseason training camp for all rookies and first-year players
    • A three-day acclimation period will apply to players who are on a club’s roster up to and including the mandatory veteran reporting date. Players who rejoin the roster after that date may practice (including wearing pads) and play immediately after passing a physical.
  • July 22 (or the first scheduled day of the first NFL training camp, whichever is later.): Signing period ends for Unrestricted Free Agents to whom a “May 5 Tender” was made by prior club. After this date and until 4:00 p.m., New York time, on the Tuesday following the 10th weekend of the regular season, prior club has exclusive negotiating rights.
  • July 22: Signing period ends for Transition Players with outstanding tenders. After this date and until 4:00 p.m., New York time, on the Tuesday following the 10th weekend of the regular season, prior club has exclusive negotiating rights.

August

  • August 6: Hall of Fame Game, Canton, Ohio.
  • August 6-9: Hall of Fame Weekend, Canton, Ohio.
  • August 11
    • Deadline for players under contract to report to their clubs to earn an accrued season for free agency.
    • If a drafted rookie has not signed with his club by this date, he cannot be traded to any other club in 2020, and may sign a player contract only with the drafting club until the day of the Draft in the 2021 league year.

September

  • Sept. 5
    • Prior to 4:00 p.m., New York time, clubs must reduce rosters to a maximum of 53 players on the Active/Inactive List.
    • Simultaneously with the cut-down to 53, clubs that have players in the categories of Active/Physically Unable to Perform or Active/Non-Football Injury or Illness must select one of the following options: place player on Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform or Reserve/NonFootball Injury or Illness, whichever is applicable; request waivers; terminate contract; trade contract; or continue to count the player on the Active List.
  • Sept. 6
    • Claiming period for players placed on waivers at the final roster reduction will expire at 12:00 noon, New York time.
    • Upon receipt of the Personnel Notice at approximately 1:00 p.m., New York time, clubs may establish a practice squad of 10 players (clubs participating in the International Player Development Program may sign one additional international player to a Practice Player Contract.) No club, including the player’s prior club, will be permitted to sign a player to a practice player contract until all clubs have received simultaneous notification via the above Personnel Notice that such player’s prior NFL player contract has been terminated via the waiver system.
  • Sept. 10: At 12:00 a.m., New York time, the Top 51 Rule expires for all NFL clubs.
  • Sept. 10, 13-14: Regular Season Week 1.