The 2016 offseason is almost ready to kick off. Here's a list of the dates to keep in mind between now and next season.
With the Super Bowl coming up in less than a week, the official NFL offseason will soon be upon us. The NFL's offseason calendar can be a bit confusing, given how many dates there are for scouting, signing, tagging, and drafting players, so here's a primer for what's coming up in the new league year.
February 7: Super Bowl 50
February 8: NFL waivers are open. A brief primer on the waiver system can be found here; it's a date to keep in mind, but not one that's likely to impact the league substantially unless Cleveland cuts Johnny Manziel prior to free agency.