The new league year and start of free agency did not disappoint last month.
As for what’s next on the NFL agenda, here’s a look at the important offseason dates and how they impact the Cardinals:
Important NFL offseason dates for the Arizona Cardinals
April 16
The deadline for Arizona and other clubs to meet, test, hold physicals or interview draft-eligible players at their facility.
April 18
The deadline for restricted free agents to sign offer sheets.
The big name to watch here for Arizona is return man and wide receiver Greg Dortch.
April 21
Arizona and other teams with returning head coaches can begin offseason workout programs.
April 23
The deadline for clubs to exercise the right of first refusal to restricted free agents.
This is also the final day for teams to meet, test, hold physicals or interview draft-eligible payers at any location.
April 24-26
The 2025 NFL Draft kicks off in Green Bay.
Arizona holds the 16th overall pick and four other selections.
Among the biggest needs for the Cardinals after a busy free agency period is offensive line, especially at guard.
May 1
The deadline to exercise fifth-year options for players selected in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft.
The Cardinals don’t have to worry about this date since they dealt their first-rounder for Hollywood Brown in 2022.
Arizona’s highest pick that year? Tight end Trey McBride.
“That stuff will kind of take care of itself when the time comes for that.”
Cardinals TE Trey McBride is focused more on getting healthy and hitting the offseason than a potential contract extension (even if it seems like a given at this rate). #BirdGang pic.twitter.com/ck7pXg7siF
— Tyler Drake (@Tdrake4sports) January 6, 2025
May 9-11
The Cardinals begin their rookie minicamp.
May 12
Rookie football development programs kick off.
May 20-21
The spring league meeting and coach accelerator in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
May 28-30
Arizona begins its voluntary organized team activities.
June 1
Releasing a player before or after June 1 can have some serious implications on a team’s cap space.
If a player is released before the date, the team must take on the full brunt of the dead cap that season.
If a team cuts after the date or has a post-June 1 designation, then the dead cap is spaced out over two seasons.
June 3-5
The Cardinals’ second round of voluntary OTAs.
June 10-12
Arizona begins its mandatory minicamp for veterans and rookies.
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