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2025 NFL Rulebook
2026 Important Dates
March
29
Annual League Meeting begins
April
6
Clubs with new head coaches may begin offseason workouts
April
17
Deadline for restricted free agents to sign offer sheets
April
20
Clubs with returning head coaches may begin offseason workout programs
News & Updates
NFL Rules Explained
The NFL Video Rulebook, narrated by Rich Eisen, brings rules to life with video examples of certain penalties and demonstrations of what NFL officials look for when they call fouls.
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