The Lions’ offseason started back on January 8, 2023, but this year it ends on January 28.
The journey this team is on was way ahead of schedule for someone rebuilding. For this team to be here so quickly, an NFC Championship, it speaks to how well the front office and coaching staff are working together. That isn’t common for most teams to have such unison, Lions fans are lucky for once it appears.
The show goes on, however, and that means looking ahead to key dates on the offseason calendar. The NFL Draft and all the events leading up to them are already around the corner. This is your ultimate guide to the offseason and all the dates needed to follow.
February 1: East West Shrine Bowl
Location: Frisco, Texas
Where to watch: 8:00 PM EST/5:00 PM PST on NFL Network
February 3: Senior Bowl
Location: Mobile, Alabama
Where to watch: 1:00 PM EST/10:00 AM PST on NFL Network
February 20 to March 5: NFL teams may designate tags on players
NFL teams may designate tags on players such as transition or franchise tags. Key free agents for the Lions are:
- Guard Jonah Jackson
- Safety Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, Jr.
- Guard Graham Glasgow
- Linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin
February 27 to March 4: NFL Scouting Combine
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Where to watch: Times vary based on position schedule, all testing is viewable on NFL Network
March 13: NFL Free Agency Begins
Start time: 4:00 PM EST/1:00 PM PST
Note: Clubs can start negotiations with their free agents on March 11.
April 15: Teams begin offseason workouts
April 19: Deadline for restricted free agets to sign
If a player is tagged by their team via a transition or franchise tag this is the deadline for them to sign.
April 25 to 27: NFL Draft
Location: Detroit, Michigan
How to Watch: Draft begins at 8:00 PM EST/5:00 PM PST and can be viewed on ESPN, NFL Network, or ABC
