Updates

Here’s a look at the structure and schedule of the voluntary offseason workout program for the 2021 League Year:

• Nine weeks in length.
• Voluntary except for one mandatory mini-camp.

First phase – four weeks (April 19 to May 14)

• Virtual meetings
• Two hours per day at club’s direction
• No on-field drills or work with coaches
• Facility and weight room capacity limits remain in place.
• Clubs will make every effort to have the vaccine available for players, staff and families during the first phase of the program.

Second phase – one week (May 17 to May 21)

• Virtual meetings
• On-field drills with coaches per CBA rules – no contact/teaching pace

Third phase – four weeks (May 24 to June 18)

• Traditional OTAs (10 days) – full speed but no contact
• In-person or virtual meetings
• Includes mandatory minicamp

Payment per CBA and individual player contracts (for workout bonuses)

• Player’s eligibility for bonus payment determined by terms of player contract

Covid protocols- as negotiated with the NFLPA with following enhancements:

• Daily testing with Mesa test
• Staff vaccination protocols
• Other regular season protocols in place (distancing, masks, etc.)

No change in Rookie Football Development Program or post-draft Rookie minicamp