How Long Is The NFL Offseason?
It’s official, the offseason has begun! How long is the NFL offseason? We break it down for you so you know exactly when your team will be back in action.
Introduction
The National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league consisting of 32 teams, divided equally between the National Football Conference (NFC) and the American Football Conference (AFC). The NFL is one of the four major North American professional sports leagues, the highest professional level of American football in the world.
How long is the NFL offseason?
The NFL offseason is the period of time when the National Football League (NFL) is not in session. It generally refers to the time between the end of the Super Bowl and the start of training camp. The length of the offseason varies from year to year, but it is typically around six months.
The NFL Draft
The NFL Draft is the offseason event where teams restock their rosters with collegiate players. It occurs over three days in late April/early May. The first round is held on Thursday night, the second and third rounds are held on Friday night, and rounds 4-7 are held on Saturday afternoon.
Free Agency
The first official day of the NFL’s 2020 league year is March 18. That’s when teams can begin signing free agents, making trades and using their franchise tags. The legal tampering period, where agents can negotiate with teams on behalf of their clients, begins two days earlier on March 16. The new league year officially begins at 4 p.m. ET on March 18.
The 2020 NFL Draft will be held April 23-25 in Las Vegas.
Training Camp
Training camp is a time for NFL players to get back into football shape and familiarize themselves with the playbook before the season starts. Each team is allowed up to 90 players on their roster during training camp, but that number must be cut down to 53 by the time the regular season starts. Teams are also allowed to have up to 10 players on their practice squad, which consists of players who are not on the active roster but can be called up at any time during the season.
Conclusion
The NFL offseason is a pretty long time. It starts in early February and lasts until late July or early August. That’s about six months. However, the actual amount of time that players are off from football varies a lot depending on their team’s success and their personal situation.
