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With the Super Bowl now behind us, attention turns toward the 2025 NFL offseason. Here are the key dates that Denver Broncos fans should have circled on their calendars in the coming months.
Feb. 22: HBCU Legacy Bowl (New Orleans)
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The Broncos will be in attendance to scout players at the HBCU Legacy Bowl in late February.
Feb. 24-March 3: NFL Combine (Indianapolis)
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One of the biggest events leading up to the NFL draft, held once again at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Denver’s staff will scout and interview some of the top prospects from this year’s draft class at the combine.
March 4: College pro days begin
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The Broncos will have staff members at dozens of pro days this spring to scout prospects from colleges both big and small.
March 4: Deadline to use franchise tag
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The Broncos do not have an obvious candidate for the franchise tag this year, but if they wish to use it, the deadline is March 4.
March 10-12: Free agency negotiating window
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Clubs can begin negotiating contracts with pending free agent players from other teams beginning March 10, but no deals can become official until the NFL’s new league year begins on March 12.
March 12: NFL free agency and trading period begins
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Once the new league year begins on March 12, clubs can sign free agents from other teams and complete trades with other teams.
April 21: Offseason workouts begin
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Clubs with a returning head coach (including the Broncos) can begin their offseason program on April 21.
April 24-26: 2025 NFL draft (Green Bay)
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The Broncos hold seven picks in this years NFL draft.
May 1: Deadline for 5th-year option
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Because they did not use a first-round pick in the 2022 NFL draft, the Broncos do not have a candidate for a fifth-year option in 2025.
May 2-5 or May 9-12: Rookie minicamp
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After the NFL draft, clubs will be permitted to hold a rookie minicamp between either May 2-5 or May 9-12.
May: 2025 NFL scheduled announced
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Over the last five years, the NFL has announced its upcoming schedule between May 7-15. Assuming that trend will continue, fans can expect the Broncos’ schedule to be announced around the first or second week of May. We already know the team’s opponents for 2025.
May-June: OTAs and mandatory minicamp
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Last year, organized team activities started in late May and wrapped up in early June. The Broncos then held mandatory minicamp from June 11-13. Denver will likely have a similar schedule this summer.
July 15: Extension deadline for franchise-tagged players
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Players who receive a franchise tag in the spring have until July 15 to sign a long-term extension with their club. If an extension is not reached before that summer deadline, the player will be locked into a one-year deal for the 2025 season on the franchise tag.
July: Training camp expected to begin
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The Broncos typically begin training camp practices in late July, and most practices are open to the public. Last year, Denver announced its training camp schedule on June 26.
August: Preseason and roster cuts
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The Broncos will begin preseason games in August with roster cuts set to start later in the month. Last year, Denver’s preseason schedule was finalized in May and roster cuts started in August with 53-man rosters due by Aug. 27. This year’s timeline will likely be similar.
September: Regular season begins
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Before you know it, the 2025 NFL season will be here!