When Is The New NFL League Year?

Find out when the new NFL league year begins, and learn about some of the key dates that will impact the upcoming season.

Introduction

The National Football League (NFL) League Year is when all 32 NFL teams have the opportunity to improve their rosters through various means, including the free-agent market, trades, and the draft. While the NFL Draft is often thought of as the main event of the offseason, free agency also plays a very important role in how teams shape their rosters.

The new League Year begins on March 18th at 4:00pm ET. This is when teams can begin to sign free agents, make trades, and release players. The first day of the new League Year is also when teams can begin to use their Franchise and Transition Tags. The Franchise Tag allows teams to keep one impending free agent annually by paying him the average of the top five salaries at his position, or 120% of his previous salary (whichever is greater). The Transition Tag allows teams to keep one impending free agent annually by paying him the average of the top 10 salaries at his position, or 120% of his previous salary (whichever is greater).

Several important dates occur during the NFL offseason leading up to the start of the new League Year. These dates are as follows:

February 16th: First day for clubs to designate Franchise or Transition Players
February 23-March 9: NFL Scouting Combine (Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN)
March 1st: Deadline for clubs to apply Franchise or Transition Tags
March 7-10: Clubs are permitted to enter into contract negotiations with certified agents of players who will become Unrestricted Free Agents upon expiration of their 2018 player contracts at 4:00pm ET on March 13th.
March 13th: Prior to 4:00pm ET, clubs must exercise options for 2019 on all players who have option clauses in their 2018 contracts.
March 13th: Top-51 Rule takes effect at 4:00pm ET. All clubs must be under the 2019 Salary Cap prior to 4:00pm ET.
March 18th: New League Year begins at 4:00pm ET. clubs may not sign or trade Unrestricted Free Agents until after this date has passed.

What is the NFL League Year?

The National Football League’s (NFL) League Year is the period of time when teams can sign free agents, trade players, and extend player contracts. The League Year also marks the start of the NFL’s fiscal year.

The 2021 NFL League Year will begin on March 17th at 4:00 p.m. ET and end on March 23rd at 11:59:59 p.m. ET. During this time period, teams can sign free agents, make trades, and extend the contracts of players who are set to become free agents in 2022.

When is the New NFL League Year?

The New NFL League Year begins every year on March 18th at 4:00 p.m. ET. This is when teams can start to sign free agents, release players, and make trades. The new league year also marks the beginning of the NFL Draft.

How Does the NFL League Year Impact Free Agency and Trades?

The NFL league year officially begins on March 18th at 4:00 p.m. EST. That’s the first day that teams can begin to sign free agents and make trades. The new league year also marks the beginning of the new NFL calendar, which goes from March through February.

The start of the new league year impacts both free agency and trades in the NFL. On March 18th, teams can begin signing free agents that were released by other teams. Teams can also begin negotiating with agents of impending free agents, but they cannot sign them until the start of the new league year on March 18th. In addition, teams can begin trading players on March 18th.

The new league year also marks the beginning of the new NFL calendar, which goes from March through February. This is important because it impacts when teams can use the franchise tag and transition tag on impending free agents. The deadline for teams to use the franchise tag is March 5th, while the deadline for teams to use the transition tag is March 12th.

Overall, the start of the new league year has a big impact on both free agency and trades in the NFL. It’s an important date to remember for all fans of NFL football.

Conclusion

The new NFL league year is upon us! As of March 13th, 2019, all teams can begin signing free agents and making trades. This is an exciting time for fans as their favorite team can potentially improve their roster for the upcoming season. Keep an eye on your team’s moves as the new league year progresses!