NFL announces key dates through 2022

Jul 15, 2021, 1:15 PM | Updated: 2:15 pm

With the opening of Training Camp just a few weeks away it’s time to look at the important upcoming NFL calendar dates that will have great significance for the Denver Broncos and NFL.

Here are the key dates to know:

August

August 10: Trade deadline for undrafted rookie players

August 17: Roster cuts from 90 to 85

August 24: Roster cuts from 85 to 80

August 31: Roster cuts from 80 to 53

September

September 1: Practice squad establishment

September 1: Injured reserve return window opens

September 12: Opening day

October

Mid-October/October 18: PUP/NFI players can start practicing again

November

November 2: Trade deadline

November 16: In-season signing deadline

January

January 10: Contract extension window for 2019 draft picks opens

January 10: Fifth-year option window for 2019 first-round draft picks opens

February

February 3: East-West Shrine Bowl in Las Vegas

February 5: Senior Bowl in Mobile

February 13: Super Bowl LVI

March

March 1-7: Scouting Combine in Indianapolis

March 8: Franchise/transition player deadline

March 14-16: Legal tampering period

March 16: Start of the 2022 league year and free agency

April

April 18: Start of the offseason workout program

April 27: Deadline to match offers to RFAs

April 28-30: NFL Draft in Las Vegas

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