Important 2023 offseason dates for Colts in May

Here are the important offseason dates to keep an eye on for May.

The Indianapolis Colts have gotten through the most anticipated weekend of the offseason following the conclusion of the 2023 NFL draft, and now it’s time to get to work.

With a new quarterback arriving on the scene in the form of Anthony Richardson, the month of May will be critical in terms of hitting the ground running for his development and the development of the rest of the rookie class.

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 May.

The Colts have already started their offseason workout program with Phase 1 concluded. They are in the middle of Phase Two, which is mostly on-field drills without pads. The team also held voluntary minicamp leading up to the draft in April.

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

Cowboys begin 2023 offseason workout program

No actual football will take place over the next 2 weeks; players are limited to strength and conditioning work and meetings with coaches. | From @ToddBrock24f7

It was a back-to-work Monday for Cowboys players who chose to make it so.

Voluntary workouts began Monday for most of the league’s 32 teams, including the Cowboys. Players who chose to come in the The Star were allowed to work with strength and conditioning coaches, do physical rehab, and meet with position coaches. No on-the-field work is permitted until later in the offseason program.

Twenty-six teams opened Phase One of the offseason on Monday; the five clubs that have new head coaches were allowed to get a head start last week. The Eagles elected not to kick off their offseason program until next Monday.

Official organized team activities (OTAs) begin for the Cowboys May 22. A rookie minicamp will be held either May 5-8 or May 12-15, but the exact dates have not been announced yet.

This portion of the offseason program is voluntary for all players.

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Seahawks announce updated jersey numbers and changes for 2023

The Seattle Seahawks have announced a number of jersey number assignments and changes at the start of the team’s offseason workout program.

The Seattle Seahawks reported to the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton on Monday for the start of Phase One of the offseason workouts.

With the addition of some players to the roster via free agency, the team announced the new jersey number assignments as well as a few changes made by existing players.

Below is a look a who will wear which number in 2023.

Andy Reid confirms Chiefs will meet virtually during Phase 1 of offseason program

The #Chiefs will again hold Phase 1 of the offseason program virtually, with several offensive players joining Patrick Mahomes to work together in Texas.

The Kansas City Chiefs began Phase 1 of the offseason workout program on Monday, April 17.

Speaking to media members on a conference call, Chiefs HC Andy Reid confirmed that Phase 1 would have a familiar structure. Just as they did a season ago, the entirety of this portion of the offseason workout program will be held virtually.

“It’ll be good to get the guys back on Zoom,” Reid told reporters. “We’re going to go two weeks here with Phase 1 where the players are away from the coaches. And they’ll continue on with their strength program and conditioning. A number of the guys went down to Texas to be with Pat (Mahomes) and do some work there. The reason why is very similar to last year. Over the last five years we’ve played a number of games and the offseason is short. I want to make sure we give guys enough time for recovery and we’ll bring them back for the Phase 2 part, which is again in two weeks.”

This portion of the offseason program is considered voluntary, so no players are required to participate. However, several offensive players have already met with Patrick Mahomes in Texas to hold some throwing sessions.

“Yeah, Phase 1 is good for the offense, probably moreso than the defense,” Reid said. “Defense — working with the Zoom part of it is important. Working with the strength and conditioning part of it is important. The offensive guys can get together and throw the ball around — you can’t do that on the defensive side necessarily. So they’ll get together and do that.

“The reason I do it though is really because of the time off. I just want them to freshen up. That season doesn’t seem like it was very long, but you’re playing in the Super Bowl and having the parade, all of the sudden, ‘Bam’ you’re back into Phase 1. So it gives guys a chance to get away.”

This will be the second consecutive year that players have met with Mahomes down in Texas to have almost a “passing camp” of sorts. Many of the new receivers credited that time last year as the period when their on-field chemistry with Mahomes started to take off.

“It is voluntary,” Reid said. “I think it’s the way Pat (Mahomes) handles himself. It’s the way the guys want to do it. I don’t have to say a whole lot. They’ve actually been down there for a week. They rent a couple of homes down there and they do their thing. I think it’s a real positive thing. It’s a good team-builder for the WR/TE/RB and QB positions. They’re able to kind of feel each other out, (and) talk to each other. It’s good to have some guys that have been through it, so they can talk to the newer guys and help coach them up.”

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Chiefs to begin voluntary portion of offseason workout program today

The #Chiefs will kick off the voluntary portion of their offseason workout program on Monday. Find out more here:

The Kansas City Chiefs can take their first step towards preparing for the 2023 NFL season beginning on Monday.

The Chiefs are one of 26 NFL teams that will start the voluntary portion of their offseason workout program on Monday, April 17. That group includes the Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Chargers, Los Angeles Rams, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans and Washington Commanders.

The voluntary offseason workout program kicks off with Phase I — a two-week period where players are allowed to attend meetings, partake in strength and conditioning training at team facilities and participate in physical rehabilitation only. The Chiefs held their meetings virtually last year so that Patrick Mahomes could host receivers down in Texas for throwing sessions. It appears they might do the same thing this year as several players have already been spotted working with Mahomes.

It eventually leads Kansas City into Phase II of the offseason program, which includes on-field workouts with individual or group instruction and drills, but no live contact or team periods of practice.

Then as we get to the end of May, we’ll enter Phase III with 10 total voluntary Organized Team Activities sessions. There are three groups of OTAs:

  • Organized Team Activities Group 1: May 22-24
  • Organized Team Activities Group 2: May 30-June 1
  • Organized Team Activities Group 3: June 6-9

These OTAs can finally include on-field workouts with individual and group components, including walkthroughs, but no live contact is permitted during these workouts.

Rookie minicamp, which is the first portion of the offseason workout program that is not voluntary, can take place on the first or second weekend following the 2023 NFL draft, which ends on April 29. The Chiefs will hold their lone mandatory minicamp session from June 12 through June 14.

Training camp dates haven’t been announced yet, but they will begin sometime in late July. Rookies and quarterbacks reported to camp on July 22nd last season.

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Rising Patriots pass-rusher arrives early for offseason program

The offseason program kicks off on April 17 for the Patriots, but one key defensive player is already in the building.

The New England Patriots are set to begin their voluntary offseason program on April 17, and linebacker Josh Uche is already in town, according to ESPN’s Mike Reiss.

Uche is coming off one of the most productive seasons of his career. He had 11.5 sacks in the 2022 season, establishing himself as a dominant pass-rusher next to Matthew Judon. Uche had 19.5 sacks in his entire four-year career at Michigan.

So the pass-rushing output was a welcome development.

The linebacker is also entering a big season from a personal standpoint. Another season like last year would make him a coveted pass-rusher on the free agent market, as his contract is set to expire after the 2023 season.

Uche was one of the bright spots for New England defensively in what was a solid year for the unit overall. His pass-rushing prowess will be needed again, with New England having one of the hardest schedules in the NFL.

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Colts set to begin offseason workouts

The Colts will begin their offseason workout program Monday.

The Indianapolis Colts will see the return of players to the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center as the team begins its offseason workout program Monday.

Because the Colts are among the teams who hired a new head coach this offseason, in the form of Shane Steichen, the league allows them to begin their offseason workout program early. This helps them get a bit of a jump on the playbook and installs throughout the offseason.

We shouldn’t expect much from the offseason workouts, especially this portion, which is considered Phase 1 of the program.

This phase of the program lasts about two weeks and is limited only to strength and conditioning and rehab.

Even though no on-field work will be conducted, this is the chance for new players to assimilate with their teammates while the entire team will get a feel for the new head coach and new pieces to the coaching staff.

The Colts also will have a voluntary minicamp for three days leading up to the 2023 NFL draft.

You can check out the rest of the offseason workout schedule here.

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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:

Minnesota Vikings 2023 offseason workout dates: First day of 2023 is April 17th

The NFL sent out a press release on Friday where they announced every team’s organized team activities and mandatory minicamp dates.

With the NFL draft approaching, the offseason program is getting closer. The NFL sent out a press release announcing the dates of every team’s minicamp and organized team activities.

The Minnesota Vikings will have their first day of the offseason program on April 17th with the majority of their activities happening in May and June.

OTA offseason workouts:

  • May 22-23
  • May 25
  • May 30-31
  • June 2
  • June 5-6
  • June 8

Mandatory minicamp

  • June 13-14

Last season, these dates were very important for the Vikings with both a new offense and defense to install. This year, it will be about improving the offense and installing a new defense under Brian Flores.

NFL announces Broncos’ 2023 offseason schedule

The Broncos will begin their offseason workout program on April 11 with OTAs set to begin on May 23.

The NFL announced dates for each team’s offseason program on Friday afternoon. The Denver Broncos will begin their offseason training on Tuesday, April 11 with a voluntary workout program at their UCHealth Training Center.

The Broncos’ complete 2023 offseason schedule can be seen below.

  • First Day: April 11
  • Voluntary Minicamp: April 24-26 (canceled)
  • OTAs: May 23-25, May 30-June 1, June 5-8
  • Mandatory Minicamp: June 13-15

Not listed above is the team’s pending rookie minicamp, which will be held after the draft either from May 5-8 or from May 12-15. Denver has not yet announced when the rookie camp will be.

The NFL will also announce the 2023 regular-season schedule in May.

After the mandatory minicamp in mid-June, Broncos plays will have off until reporting back to the facility for the start of training camp in late July. Last year, Denver announced its training camp schedule in mid-June.

After training camp, the Broncos will play in three preseason games in August before kicking off the regular season in September. Football will be back before you know it.

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