I’m starting this thread in early March as opposed to late April since there has been so much recent NFL news not one month removed from the Super Bowl, but roughly half a year away from the upcoming season. From Rodgers’ Packers return to Russell’s move from the NFC to the AFC, it’s a sprinkle of what’s made the NFL more of a year-long product instead of 5 months in a 12-month period.
Basically
the off-season features the Combine, Franchise Tag Day, Free Agency, The Draft, Schedule Release, and the Hall of Fame ceremonies. Though recently, the HOF Day is now two days removed from the date of the HOF Game instead of the day before (with the induction still staying on Saturday).
So far the top stories include, but are not limited to:
Calvin Ridley suspended indefinitely for gambling on games
Aaron Rodgers staying in Green Bay with a 4-year deal ($50 Million per year)
Russell Wilson traded to Denver (Broncos now have a QB)
Carson Wentz back to the NFC East (but to Washington)
Khalil Mack back to the AFC West (but to Los Angeles)
Adams & Goodwin the biggest names to get the tagNothing’s super official until March 16; there is a legal tampering period ahead of that. The NFL Draft is scheduled for April 28 and will last through the end of that month. May 11 could be the schedule release. Other than that, really everything stays the same in terms of the date NFL events occur; just subtract one from the previous year’s date (or add 30 or 31)