The 2025 NFL offseason will feature key dates and events, including important deadlines, drafts, and other major happenings. Here are the key dates for the Dallas Cowboys and the NFL in general:
### 1. **Super Bowl LVIII** (February 11, 2025)
– The conclusion of the 2024 NFL season, held at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. Teams are already looking ahead to the next season after this event.
### 2. **NFL Scouting Combine** (February 26 – March 1, 2025)
– Held in Indianapolis, this event gives teams the opportunity to evaluate college prospects through interviews, physical testing, and drills.
### 3. **Start of Free Agency** (March 11, 2025)
– The NFL’s new league year begins. Teams can officially sign free agents and make trades. The Cowboys will likely look for additions or departures to strengthen their roster.
### 4. **Franchise Tag Deadline** (March 12, 2025)
– The Cowboys will need to decide whether to place a franchise tag on any key player, such as a standout player whose contract is expiring, giving them an extra year before negotiating a long-term deal.
### 5. **NFL Draft** (April 24-26, 2025)
– Held in Detroit, Michigan, the NFL Draft is a key event for all teams. The Cowboys will be looking to strengthen their roster through rookie signings.
### 6. **Offseason Training Activities (OTAs)** (May-June 2025)
– Teams begin organized team activities, where players start to work together for the new season, learn the playbook, and build team chemistry.
### 7. **Mandatory Minicamp** (June 2025)
– Teams are required to hold minicamps, where all players must participate. For the Cowboys, this will be an important time to get their roster into full form for the upcoming season.
### 8. **Training Camp** (Late July – Early August 2025)
– Training camp begins, where teams finalize their rosters, make positional decisions, and prepare for the preseason.
### 9. **Preseason Games** (August 2025)
– Teams play a few exhibition games to prepare for the regular season. These games allow coaches to evaluate talent and make final roster decisions.
These are the general key dates and events for the NFL offseason in 2025, with the Cowboys focused on roster management, player development, and team building ahead of the new season.
