NFL combines and free agency now scheduled back-to-back in March

The NFL has adjusted its calendar to host the Scouting Combine and free agency back-to-back starting next offseason. The combine will take place in early March, concluding on March 8, with free agency beginning the following day. This marks the first time in many years that there will be no gap between these two key events. The change aims to enhance engagement and streamline the offseason period. For this year, training camps will start on July 23 for rookies and July 28 for veterans, with a deadline to finalize rosters on August 30. Regular season play is set to kick off on September 13.

• 4:32 PMYahoo Sports — NFL combine, NFL free agency dates now back-to-back on the NFL schedule