2023 NFL offseason: Important dates to know for the Rams – Yahoo Sports
Last year, the offseason didn’t start until mid-February for the Los Angeles Rams. This time around, the offseason started much earlier after the team missed the playoffs for the first time since 2019.
That will give the Rams more time to focus on draft prep and evaluate pending free agents as they attempt to bounce back from a rough 5-12 season. Players will also have more time to rest and recover before OTAs and offseason workouts begin this spring.
Looking ahead, here’s a list of the important dates on the offseason calendar for the Rams, with more to come this summer. Up first are the East-West Shrine Bowl and Senior Bowl, with free agency and the draft right around the corner.
Feb. 2: East-West Shrine Bowl
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Feb. 4: Senior Bowl
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Feb. 21-March 7: Window for teams to use franchise/transition tag
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Feb. 28-March 6: NFL Scouting Combine
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March 7: Pro days begin
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March 7-April 19: Draft prospects can visit teams
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March 13-15: Legal tampering period of free agency
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March 15: Start of new league year and free agency
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April 17: All teams can begin offseason workout programs
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April 21: Deadline for RFAs to sign offer sheets
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April 27-29: 2023 NFL draft in Kansas City
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May 1: Deadline for teams to exercise 5th-year options
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May 5-8 or May 12-15: Rookie minicamps
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