With Super Bowl LIX officially a part of NFL history, the offseason has arrived. However, fans won't truly experience a quiet period until after the

NFL season is over − at least the games are done − but there's a lot of offseason activity between now and when games resume.

This guide covers all key dates, events, and milestones of the NFL 2025 offseason, from free agency and the NFL Draft to minicamps and training camps.

Salary cap and contract considerations are taking center stage as all NFL teams have entered the offseason with the Philadelphia Eagles beating the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in Super Bowl LIX. Choices made in the early part of the offseason can have long-lasting ramifications for teams.

Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner, Chargers outside linebacker Khalil Mack and Eagles defensive end Josh Sweat are among the best defenders. Sam Darnold (Vikings) is the most noteworthy quarterback, followed by Steelers quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Justin Fields.

The NFL's 2025 league year officially begins at 1 p.m. pacific time March 12. Here's where the Rams stand in terms of free agency, draft picks and other important offseason items just over three weeks out from that.

NFL offseason is officially here. Teams can start placing the franchise tag on unrestricted free agents beginning Tuesday, Feb. 18 through the franchise tag deadline on March 4, with the new league year beginning on Wednesday,

NFL.com provides a team-by-team breakdown of all the notable NFL players who have been released or signed/traded elsewhere during the 2025 offseason.