The 2017 season isn't quite over yet, but that shouldn't stop you from marking down the most important NFL dates for the 2018 campaign.
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Important dates include when teams can sign free agents, the scouting combine, the draft taking place at Jerry's World, Hall of Fame weekend in Canton, and of course, the start of the 2018 season in early September.
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For an insanely detailed breakdown of every important date for the 2018 season, check out NFL.com. In the meantime, here's the most important days and months to note during the offseason.
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1. January 1
Reserve/future contracts can be offered to practice squad players and those not on active rosters.
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2. January 28
NFC/AFC Championship games in Philadelphia and New England.
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3. February 4
Super Bowl 52 takes place at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
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4. February 27-March 5
NFL Scouting Combine held at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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5. March 6
Deadline for teams to designate franchise or transition players.
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6. March 14
Teams can officially offer contracts to free agents at 4:00 PM ET.
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7. March 25-28
Annual league meetings in Orlando.
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8. April 26-28
2018 NFL Draft taking place at AT&T Stadium in Dallas.
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9. Mid-July
Players begin reporting to training camp.
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10. August 2-5
Half of Fame Game and weekend takes place in Canton, Ohio.
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11. September 1
Teams must reduce roster to a maximum of 53 players on the active and inactive list.
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12. September 6
First game of the season takes place on a Thursday night.
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13. September 9-10
First Sunday and Monday night of the NFL season.
