NFL announces important dates for 2026 season and 2027 offseason
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 1:16 AM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
The NFL has outlined key dates for the upcoming 2026 season and the subsequent 2027 offseason. Significant dates include the final roster cuts due by August 30 and the trade deadline set for November 10. In the offseason, teams can designate franchise and transition tags starting February 17. The annual NFL Scouting Combine will take place from March 1-8, leading into the new league year on March 11. These dates are crucial for teams as they prepare for roster changes and player acquisitions ahead.
- •Final roster cuts due August 30, 2026
- •NFL trade deadline is November 10, 2026
- •Franchise tag designation starts February 17, 2027
- •NFL Scouting Combine scheduled for March 1-8, 2027
- •New league year begins March 11, 2027
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"A look at the important dates coming up in the 2026 season and 2027 offseason.
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