While it seems like 2019 just ended, 2020 is already in full swing – both on the NFL calendar and otherwise.
Let's take a look at all the important dates you should have circled going forward.
February 2 – Super Bowl LIV, Hard Rock Stadium, South Florida.
February 3 – Waiver system begins for 2020.
February 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.
February 24 – March 2 – NFL Scouting Combine, Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana.
February 25 – First day for clubs to designate Franchise or Transition Players.
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.
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 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.
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 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 Program begins.
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.
Late-June – Rookie Transition Program to be held at individual clubs.
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 one year 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.
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 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.
September 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.
September 10, 13-14 – Regular Season Week 1.
Check out the best photos of all the Raiders' touchdowns during the 2019 season.
Raiders running back DeAndré Washington (33) rushes for a 7-yard touchdown during the Raiders preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams.
Raiders running back DeAndré Washington (33) celebrates after rushing for a 7-yard touchdown during the Raiders preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams.
Raiders wide receiver Keelan Doss (89) celebrates after making a 3-yard touchdown catcn during the Raiders preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams.
Raiders wide receiver Ryan Grant (19) scores on a 13-yard touchdown catch during the Raiders preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals.
Raiders wide receiver Ryan Grant (19) scores on a 13-yard touchdown catch during the Raiders preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals.
Raiders wide receiver Rico Gafford (10) runs to the end zone on a 53-yard touchdown catch during the Raiders preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals.
Raiders wide receiver Rico Gafford (10) is congratulated by guard Jonathan Cooper (70) and running back Doug Martin (22) after making a 53-yard touchdown catch during the Raiders preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals.
Raiders wide receiver Rico Gafford (10) celebrates with safety Lamarcus Joyner (29) after making a 53-yard touchdown catch during the Raiders preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals.
Raiders tight end Derek Carrier (85) makes a 2-yard touchdown catch during the Raiders preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals.
Raiders running back Mack Brown (34) celebrates after rushing for a 3-yard touchdown during the Raiders preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals.
Raiders fullback Keith Smith (41) scores on a 15-yard touchdown catch during the Raiders preseason game against the Green Bay Packers at IG Field.
Raiders fullback Keith Smith (41) celebrates after making a 15-yard touchdown catch during the Raiders preseason game against the Green Bay Packers at IG Field.
Raiders wide receiver De'Mornay Pierson-El (9) makes a 17-yard touchdown catch during the Raiders preseason game against the Green Bay Packers at IG Field.
Raiders running back James Butler (36) rushes for a 3-yard touchdown during the Raiders preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks.
Raiders running back James Butler (36) celebration after rushing 3-yard for a touchdown during the Raiders preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks.
Raiders wide receiver Tyrell Williams (16) makes an 8-yard touchdown catch during the Raiders regular season game against the Denver Broncos.
Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes for a 2-yard touchdown during the Raiders regular season game against the Denver Broncos.
Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes for a 2-yard touchdown during the Raiders regular season game against the Denver Broncos.
Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes for a 4-yard touchdown during the Raiders regular season game against the Denver Broncos.
Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) celebrates in the stands after a rushing for a 4-yard touchdown during the Raiders regular season game against the Denver Broncos.
Raiders wide receiver Tyrell Williams (16) makes a 4-yard touchdown catch during the Raiders regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders wide receiver Tyrell Williams (16) scores on an 11-yard touchdown catch during the Raiders regular season game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Raiders wide receiver J.J. Nelson (15) scores on a 29-yard touchdown catch during the Raiders regular season game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) makes a 18-yard touchdown reception during the Raiders regular season game against the Indianapolis Colts.
Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) makes a 18-yard touchdown reception during the Raiders regular season game against the Indianapolis Colts.
Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) makes a 18-yard touchdown reception during the Raiders regular season game against the Indianapolis Colts.
Raiders wide receiver Trevor Davis (11) heads to the end zone on a 60-yard touchdown run during the Raiders regular season game against the Indianapolis Colts.
Raiders wide receiver Trevor Davis (11) heads to the end zone on a 60-yard run during the Raiders regular season game against the Indianapolis Colts.
Raiders wide receiver Trevor Davis (11) celebrates after rushing for a 60-yard touchdown during the Raiders regular season game against the Indianapolis Colts.
Raiders wide receiver Tyrell Williams (16) celebrates after making a a 19-yard touchdown catch during the Raiders regular season game against the Indianapolis Colts.
Raiders safety Erik Harris (25) intercepts a pass and returns it 30 yards for a touchdown during the Raiders regular season game against the Indianapolis Colts.
Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes for a 12-yard touchdown during the regular season game against the Chicago Bears at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes for a 12-yard touchdown during the regular season game against the Chicago Bears at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Raiders running back DeAndré Washington (33) celebrates with tackle Kolton Miller (74) after a 3-yard touchdown run during the regular season game against the Chicago Bears at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes for a 2-yard touchdown during the regular season game against the Chicago Bears at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes for a 2-yard touchdown during the regular season game against the Chicago Bears at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes for a 2-yard touchdown during the regular season game against the Chicago Bears at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) dives into the end zone on a 10-yard touchdown catch during the regular season game against the Green Bay Packers.
Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) dives into the end zone on a 10-yard touchdown catch during the regular season game against the Green Bay Packers.
Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) celebrates after scoring on a 10-yard touchdown catch during the regular season game against the Green Bay Packers.
Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) goes for a for a 7-yard touchdown catch during the regular season game against the Green Bay Packers.
Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) makes a catch and takes it into the end zone for a 17-yard touchdown during the regular season game against the Green Bay Packers.
Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) runs after making a catch for a 65-yard touchdown during the regular season game against the Houston Texans.
Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) runs after making a catch for a 65-yard touchdown during the regular season game against the Houston Texans.
Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) runs after making a catch for a 65-yard touchdown during the regular season game against the Houston Texans.
Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) dives for the pylon for an 8-yard touchdown reception during the regular season game against the Houston Texans.
Raiders wide receiver Tyrell Williams (16) runs after making a catch for a 46-yard touchdown during the regular season game against the Houston Texans.
Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes for a 3-yard touchdown during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) celebrates with fans after rushing for 3-yard touchdown during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes for a 3-yard touchdown during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) celebrates after a 3-yard touchdown reception during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) makes a 9-yard touchdown catch during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders safety Erik Harris (25) stiff arms the defender while returning an interception 56 yards for a touchdown during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Raiders safety Erik Harris (25) celebrates after returning an interception 56 yards for a touchdown during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Raiders safety Erik Harris (25) celebrates after returning an interception 56 yards for a touchdown during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Raiders fullback Alec Ingold (45) runs after making a catch for a 9-yard touchdown during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Raiders fullback Alec Ingold (45) runs after making a catch for a 9-yard touchdown during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Raiders fullback Alec Ingold (45) celebrates after making a 9-yard touchdown catch during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes for an 18-yard touchdown during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes for an 18-yard touchdown during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes for an 18-yard touchdown during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes for an 18-yard touchdown during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) makes a 2-yard touchdown catch during the regular season game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) makes a 2-yard touchdown catch during the regular season game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) dives into the end zone for a 3-yard touchdown run during the regular season game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) dives into the end zone for a 3-yard touchdown run during the regular season game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Raiders tight end Derek Carrier (85) makes a 4-yard touchdown catch during the regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Raiders running back DeAndré Washington (33) rushes for a 14-yard touchdown during the regular season game against the Tennessee Titans.
Raiders running back DeAndré Washington (33) rushes for a 14-yard touchdown during the regular season game against the Tennessee Titans.
Raiders running back DeAndré Washington (33) is congratulated by wide receiver Keelan Doss (18) after rushing for a 14-yard touchdown during the regular season game against the Tennessee Titans.
Raiders wide receiver Rico Gafford (10) celebrates as he runs into the end zone on a 49-yard touchdown catch during the regular season game against the Tennessee Titans.
Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) makes a 1-yard touchdown catch during the regular season game against the Tennessee Titans.
Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) is congratulated by fullback Alec Ingold (45) after a 1-yard touchdown catch during the regular season game against the Tennessee Titans.
Raiders wide receiver Tyrell Williams (16) runs to the end zone on a 40-yard touchdown catch during the regular season game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Raiders wide receiver Tyrell Williams (16) celebrates with fans after making a 40-yard touchdown catch during the regular season game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) makes a catch and takes it 56 yards for a touchdown during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) makes a catch and takes it 56 yards for a touchdown during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) runs to the end zone on a 56-yard touchdown catch during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) rushes for a 3-yard touchdown during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Raiders running back DeAndré Washington (33) rushes for a 5-yard touchdown during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Raiders running back DeAndré Washington (33) rushes for a 5-yard touchdown during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) makes a 3-yard touchdown catch during the regular season game against the Denver Broncos.
Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) makes a 3-yard touchdown catch during the regular season game against the Denver Broncos.
