Here are some 2018 NFL key dates to watch after the Super Bowl, as the Jets, Giants, and Eagles navigate their offseason schedules:
Feb. 5: Waiver system begins for 2018.
Feb. 13: NFL teams can begin to sign players whose 2017 CFL contracts have expired.
Feb. 20: First day for teams to use franchise or transition tag.
Feb. 27-March 5: NFL Scouting Combine, Indianapolis.
March 6: Deadline (4 p.m.) for teams to use franchise or transition tag.
March 12-14: Teams can negotiate with pending free agents on other teams. Contracts cannot be formally executed until 4 p.m. on March 14.
March 14: Free agency, trading period, and 2018 league year begin at 4 p.m.
March 25-28: NFL's annual meeting, Orlando, Fla.
April 2: Teams that hired a new head coach can begin offseason workouts.
April 16: Teams with a returning head coach can begin offseason workouts.
April 20: Deadline for restricted free agents to sign offer sheets.
April 26-28: NFL Draft, Arlington, Texas.
May 4-7: Rookie minicamp.
May 11-14: Rookie minicamp (teams must pick one of the two weekends).
May 17-20: NFLPA Rookie Premiere event.
May 21-23: Spring league meeting, Atlanta.
Late May to early June: Organized team activities.
Mid-June: Mandatory minicamp.
Scouting reports for top prospects
July 16: Deadline for franchise tagged players to sign long-term contract with current team.
Late July: Training camp begins.
Aug. 2: Hall of Fame Game, Canton, Ohio.
Sept. 1: Rosters must be cut to 53 players by 4 p.m.
Sept. 2: Waiver claim period for players released in final cuts ends at noon.
Sept. 2: Practice squads can be established at 1 p.m.
Sept. 6, 9-10: Regular season begins.
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