"The offseason officially kicks off once the postseason wraps up. The 2026 Pro Bowl Games were held February 3 in San Francisco, California, and Super Bowl LX followed on February 8 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara. Once the confetti settles on a new champion, every team shifts its focus toward the next season."
"The franchise tag allows a team to keep a key player for one more season by offering a guaranteed salary based on position averages. It is often used when a team and player cannot agree on a long-term deal before free agency opens. The transition tag is a softer version that gives the team a right to match any offer a player receives from another club."
"The NFL Scouting Combine runs from February 23 through March 2 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. This is where draft-eligible players run the 40-yard dash, complete positional drills, and meet with team personnel in formal interviews."
The NFL offseason begins after the Super Bowl and involves multiple significant dates that shape team rosters. The franchise tag window opens February 17, with a March 3 deadline for teams to designate players with either a franchise or transition tag to retain them for another season. The NFL Scouting Combine runs February 23 through March 2 in Indianapolis, where draft-eligible players perform physical tests and meet with team personnel. These early offseason events set the foundation for free agency, the draft, and training camp, making them critical for teams building their rosters for the upcoming season.
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