The NFL calendar ebbs and flows throughout the passing months. After the season concludes in early February, there is about a month where no news takes place. Then comes free agency and the start of the new league year. With the ramp up in news, the league eliminates any slow periods by making the regular season schedule release an event, and this all leads up to the NFL Draft.
What is next?
After the draft each individual team starts their three phases of Organized Team Activities (OTAs). Phase one consists of mainly strength and conditioning.