NFL 2026 offseason key remaining dates: Full team-by-team OTAs and minicamp schedule, plus more to watch for
TL;DR
The 2026 NFL offseason features key dates for organized team activities and mandatory minicamps. Fans can look forward to rookie minicamps from May 1-4 and 8-11.
Key points
- 2026 NFL offseason includes organized team activities and minicamps
- Rookie minicamps scheduled for May 1-4 and 8-11
- Team-by-team schedules available through provided links
- Fans can anticipate offseason activities following the NFL Draft
The 2026 NFL Draft has come and gone. So what should fans look forward to next this offseason?
Here’s the calendar.
Jump to a team’s organized team activities and mandatory minicamps by clicking on the links below
- NFC East: Cowboys | Giants | Eagles | Commanders
- NFC North: Bears | Lions | Packers | Vikings
- NFC South: Falcons | Panthers | Saints | Buccaneers
- NFC West: Cardinals | Rams | 49ers | Seahawks
- AFC East: Bills | Dolphins | Patriots | Jets
- AFC North: Ravens | Bengals | Browns | Steelers
- AFC South: Texans | Colts | Jaguars | Titans
- AFC West: Broncos | Chiefs | Raiders | Chargers
May 1-4 and 8-11: Rookie minicamps
The first step in acclimating rookies, whether draft picks, undrafted free agents, to life in the NFL. They’ll get playbooks, take part in non-contact on-field walkthroughs, and learn what to expect from their franchises and life in the NFL.
Mid-May: NFL schedule release week
We already know each team’s opponents for the 2026 regular season, home and away, and the NFL has already revealed certain aspects of the schedule. For instance, the defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks will kick off the season on Wednesday, Sept. 9, to help accommodate the 49ers-Rams game in Melbourne, Australia on Thursday, Sept. 10.
The NFL hasn’t announced the date or time for its full schedule release special, though based on recent history it’ll likely be Wednesday, May 13 or Thursday May 14.
Either way, the league likes to leak certain matchups throughout the week, whether holiday games or international games, so start looking out for reveals on Monday, May 11.
May 19-20: Spring league meeting
The annual May meeting will take place in Orlando, Fl., and team owners will come together to discuss rule proposals and other items.
Late May to mid-June: OTAs and mandatory minicamps
For a full team-by-team schedule, see below.
June 1: A key designation
Not much technically happens on June 1, but NFL teams are allowed to release (like Tua Tagovailoa) or trade (like A.J. Brown?) players with a post-June 1 designation, which helps them split the cap charges resulting from the transactions across the current upcoming season and the next.
In the case of released players, it helps them accelerate the process of finding a new team to sign with, rather than being left hanging in the wind for months.
The date of June 1 itself is a little arbitrary, though it does mark a neat-ish line of demarcation between the draft/free agency and the start of training camp.
July 15: Franchise tag signing deadline
This is the deadline for players who’ve been tagged to sign a multiyear contract or extension with their teams. After this date, the player may only sign a one-year contract and play out the 2026 season, without the eligibility for extension until after the regular season.
This year, three players received the franchise tag, including Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens, Jets running back Breece Hall and Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts. Pitts has reportedly signed his tag (which doesn’t preclude him from further negotiating an extension) and attended team workouts, while Hall is expected to work with the Jets toward a contract resolution in the coming weeks.
As for Pickens? Well, it was reported last week that he would sign his tag and play out the 2026 season without a long-term deal, which the Cowboys don’t want to give him at this time. But Pickens apparently still hasn’t signed.
Full OTAs and mandatory minicamps schedule
NFC East
Dallas Cowboys
OTAs: June 1-2, June 4, June 8-9, June 11
Mandatory minicamp: June 16-18
New York Giants
OTAs: May 19-21, May 27-29, June 1-4
Mandatory minicamp: June 8-10
Philadelphia Eagles
OTAs: May 26-27, May 29, June 1-2, June 4
Mandatory minicamp: June 9-10
Washington Commanders
OTAs: May 27-29, June 2-4, June 9-11
Mandatory minicamp: June 16-18
NFC North
Chicago Bears
OTAs: May 27-29, June 2-4
Mandatory minicamp: June 9-11
Detroit Lions
OTAs: May 27-29, June 2-4, June 9-11
Mandatory minicamp: June 16-17
Green Bay Packers
OTAs: May 26-27, May 29, June 1-2, June 4, June 15-16, June 18
Mandatory minicamp: May 9-11
Minnesota Vikings
OTAs: May 26-27, May 29, June 1-2, June 4, June 15-18
Mandatory minicamp: June 9-11
NFC South
Atlanta Falcons
OTAs: May 18-19, May 21, May 26-27, May 29, June 8-9, June 11
Mandatory minicamp: June 16-18
Carolina Panthers
OTAs: May 26-27, May 29, June 1-2, June 4
Mandatory minicamp: June 9-11
New Orleans Saints
OTAs: May 27-28, June 1, June 3-4, June 8, June 10-11
Mandatory minicamp: June 16-17
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
OTAs: May 26-28, June 2-4, June 9-11
Mandatory minicamp: June 16-18
NFC West
Arizona Cardinals
OTAs: May 18-19, May 21, May 26-27, May 29, June 1-2, June 4
Mandatory minicamp: June 8-10
Los Angeles Rams
OTAs: May 26-28, June 1-2, June 4, June 8-9, June 11
Mandatory minicamp: June 15-16
San Francisco 49ers
OTAs: May 27-29, June 1, June 3-4
Mandatory minicamp: June 9-10
Seattle Seahawks
OTAs: May 26, May 28-29, June 1, June 3-4
Mandatory minicamp: June 9-11
AFC East
Buffalo Bills
OTAs: May 18-19, May 21, May 26-28, June 1-4
Mandatory minicamp: June 9-11
Miami Dolphins
OTAs: May 18-19, May 21, May 26-27, May 29, June 8-9, June 11
Mandatory minicamp: June 2-4
New England Patriots
OTAs: May 27, May 29, June 1-2, June 4, June 8-9, June 11
Mandatory minicamp: June 15-17
New York Jets
OTAs: May 27-29, June 1-2, June 4, June 8-11
Mandatory minicamp: June 16-18
AFC North
Baltimore Ravens
OTAs: May 18-19, May 21, May 26-28, June 1-2, June 4
Mandatory minicamp: June 9-11
Cincinnati Bengals
OTAs: June 1-3, June 9-11
Mandatory minicamp: June 16-18
Cleveland Browns
OTAs: May 19-21, May 26-28, June 2-5
Mandatory minicamp: June 9-11
Pittsburgh Steelers
OTAs: May 18, May 20-21, May 26, May 28-29, June 8-9, June 11-12
Mandatory minicamp: June 2-4
AFC South
Houston Texans
OTAs: May 27-29, June 1-2, June 4
Mandatory minicamp: June 9-11
Indianapolis Colts
OTAs: May 26-27, May 29, June 1-2, June 4
Mandatory minicamp: June 9-11
Jacksonville Jaguars
OTAs: May 26, May 28-29, June 1-2, June 4, June 15-17
Mandatory minicamp: June 9-11
Tennessee Titans
OTAs: May 18-19, May 21, May 26-27, May 29, June 8-9, June 11-12
Mandatory minicamp: June 16-17
AFC West
Denver Broncos
OTAs: June 2-4, June 8-11
Mandatory minicamp: June 16-18
Kansas City Chiefs
OTAs: May 26-28, June 1-3
Mandatory minicamp: June 9-11
Las Vegas Raiders
OTAs: May 18, May 20-21, May 26, May 28-29, June 1-4
Mandatory minicamp: June 6-11
Los Angeles Chargers
OTAs: May 26-27, May 29, June 2-4, June 8-11
Mandatory minicamp: June 16-18
Q&A
What are the key dates for the 2026 NFL offseason?
Key dates include rookie minicamps from May 1-4 and 8-11, along with organized team activities and mandatory minicamps for each team.
When do the NFL teams hold their rookie minicamps in 2026?
NFL teams will hold their rookie minicamps from May 1-4 and May 8-11 in 2026.
How can I find the schedule for each NFL team's minicamps?
You can find the schedule for each NFL team's organized team activities and mandatory minicamps by clicking on the respective team links provided in the article.
What should NFL fans expect after the 2026 NFL Draft?
After the 2026 NFL Draft, fans can expect organized team activities, minicamps, and rookie minicamps as teams prepare for the upcoming season.
