After an exciting season of watching the young Green Bay Packers grow, the off-season is officially here, and preparation begins for team building. Per Overthecap, NFL teams experience a turnover rate of about 56% from one year to the next. The team the Packers had last year will be a much different team this year. On the bright side, the Packers will retain most of the core team they have had this past year.
The Green Bay Packers have some key positions to fill, with the major holes being safety and depth at the linebacker and interior offensive line. Here are the dates of the events for the offseason as the Packers look to shape up the balance of their roster.
Important Events and Dates for the Green Bay Packers
NFL Combine
The NFL Combine starts Thursday, February 29th, and goes until Sunday, March 3rd. The combine takes place at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.
The Combine drills Schedule is the following:
- Thursday: Linebackers and defensive lineman drills starting at 3 pm ET.
- Friday: Defensive backs and tight ends at 3 pm ET.
- Saturday: Quarterbacks, running backs, and wide receivers at 1 pm ET.
- Sunday: Offensive lineman at 1 pm ET.
Live coverage of the combine will be available on NFL Network and NFL+.
Free Agency
March 11th through the 13th, teams can begin discussing contracts with free agents. This period is also known as “legal tampering.”
Free agency officially opens at 4:00 pm on March 13th, and teams may begin signing free agents.
NFL Draft
April 25th-27th, the NFL Draft will be taking place in Detroit.
- The first round will occur on Thursday, April 25th, at 8 pm ET.
- The second and third rounds will begin Friday at 7 pm ET.
- The final rounds (4-7) will start Saturday at noon ET.
The NFL Draft will be available to watch on the NFL Network, ABC, ESPN, and ESPN Deportes.
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