Here's a quick look at some important dates on the Patriots / NFL calendar. All dates are subject to change.
2024
APRIL
April 1
- Clubs that hired a new head coach after the end of the 2023 regular season may begin offseason workout programs.
April 15
- Clubs with returning head coaches may begin offseason workout programs.
April 17
- Deadline for clubs to time, test, visit, interview or conduct a physical examination with a draft- eligible player at its club facility.
April 19
- Deadline for restricted free agents to sign offer sheets.
April 24
- Deadline for prior club to exercise Right of First Refusal to restricted free agents who signed offer sheets.
- Deadline for clubs to time, test, visit, interview (including video and phone calls) or conduct a physical examination with a draft-eligible player at any location.
April 25-27
- NFL Draft, Detroit
MAY
May 2
Deadline for Clubs to exercise Fifth-Year Option for players selected in the first round of the 2021 Draft.
May 3-6 or May 10-13
Clubs may elect to hold their one three-day post-Draft rookie minicamp from Friday through Sunday or Saturday through Monday on one of the two weekends following the Draft.
May 13
Rookie Football Development Programs begin.
May 20-22
Spring League Meeting/Coach Accelerator, Nashville, TN
JUNE
June 12
- Patriots Hall of Fame induction ceremony for Tom Brady.
All dates and times are subject to change.
