If you’re just waking up and sipping your morning coffee, here’s something fresh to start your day: The NFL is on the move again. From tweaks to the tush push to kickoff rules and first-down changes, this offseason’s been buzzing. And guess what? The updates just keep coming. Before we dive into what’s changing now, here’s a quick one you’ll want to note: the NFL has officially released the dates for this year’s offseason workout programs for Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, and the rest of the 30 teams.

The NFL’s offseason workout program is split into three phases over nine weeks. It’s all voluntary and focuses on training, learning, and getting players, even favorites like Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, and others, back in shape. So, how does it all go about?

Well, Phase One is the first two weeks. It’s mostly just meetings, workouts, and rehab – no football yet. Then comes Phase Two, which lasts three weeks. In this tenure, players hit the field for drills, but no offense vs. defense. It’s all at a walk-through pace.

At last, Phase Three goes on for four weeks. This is when OTAs (organized team practice activity) happen, with teams allowed to conduct them for up to 10 days each. No live contact is permitted, but full 7-on-7, 9-on-7, and 11-on-11 drills are allowed. Besides this, there’s also a mandatory minicamp during Phase Three for veterans. Teams with new head coaches get an extra voluntary minicamp before the draft.

Even rookies have their own seven-week development program, starting May 12. They’ll also get a post-draft minicamp, usually on one of the two weekends after the draft. However, the dates for each team’s program will vary and can still change. But for now, the list is as follows:

AFC

East

• Josh Allen’s Buffalo Bills’ First Day: April 21; OTA Offseason Workouts: May 27-29, June 2-3, June 5. And Mandatory Minicamp: June 10-12.
• Miami Dolphins‘ First Day: April 21. Their OTA Offseason Workouts are on May 27, May 29-30, June 2-3, June 5. And Mandatory Minicamp is from June 10-12.
• New England Patriots’ First Day: April 7. They also have a Voluntary Minicamp from April 22 to 24. The OTA Offseason Workouts are from May 19-20, May 22, May 27-28, May 30, June 2-3, June 5; and Mandatory Minicamp: June 9-11.
• New York Jets’ First Day: April 7; Voluntary Minicamp: April 21-23; OTA Offseason Workouts: May 20-22, May 28-30, June 2-5; and Mandatory Minicamp: June 10-12.

North

• Lamar Jackson’s Baltimore Ravens’ First Day is on April 21. The OTA Offseason Workouts starts from May 27-29, June 3, June 5-6, June 9-12; and Mandatory Minicamp: June 17-19.
• Cincinnati Bengals’ First Day: April 21; OTA Offseason Workouts: May 27-29, June 2-4; and Mandatory Minicamp: June 10-12.
• Cleveland Browns’ First Day: April 22; OTA Offseason Workouts: May 27-28, May 30, June 3-4, June 6, June 16-19; and Mandatory Minicamp: June 10-12.
• Pittsburgh Steelers’ First Day: April 21; OTA Offseason Workouts: May 27-29, June 3-5; and Mandatory Minicamp: June 10-12.

South

• Houston Texans’ First day: April 21; OTA offseason workouts: May 28-30, June 2-3, June 5; and Mandatory minicamp: June 10-11.
• Indianapolis Colts’ First day: April 21; OTA offseason workouts: May 28-30, June 3-5; and Mandatory minicamp: June 10-12.
• Jacksonville Jaguars’ First day is on April 8. The Voluntary minicamp is from April 21-23. And OTA offseason workouts are on May 19, 21-22, May 27, May 29-30, June 2-5. The Mandatory minicamp falls from June 10-12.
• Tennessee Titans’ First Day: April 22; OTA Offseason Workouts: May 27-28, May 30, June 2-3, June 5; and Mandatory Minicamp: June 10-12.

West

• Denver Broncos’ First Day: April 21; OTA Offseason Workouts: May 27-29, June 3-5; and Mandatory Minicamp: June 10-12.
• Patrick Mahomes’ Kansas City Chiefs’ First day: April 21; OTA offseason workouts: May 27-29, June 2-4, June 10-13; and Mandatory minicamp: June 17-19.
• Las Vegas Raiders’ First Day: April 8; Voluntary Minicamp: April 21-23; OTA Offseason Workouts: May 19, May 21-22, May 27, May 29-30, June 2-5; and Mandatory Minicamp: June 10-12.
• Los Angeles Chargers’ First day: April 21; OTA offseason workouts: May 27-28, May 30, June 3-5, June 16-18; and Mandatory minicamp: June 10-12.

NFC

East

• Dallas Cowboys’ First Day: April 14; OTA Offseason Workouts: May 19-20, May 22, May 28-30, June 2-3, June 5; and Mandatory Minicamp: June 10-12.
• New York Giants’ First Day: April 21; OTA Offseason Workouts: May 27-29, June 2-3, June 5, June 9-10, June 12-13; and Mandatory Minicamp: June 17-19.
• Super Bowl champ Philadelphia Eagles’ First Day: April 21; OTA Offseason Workouts: May 27-28, May 30, June 2-3, June 5; Mandatory Minicamp: June 10.
• Washington Commanders’ First Day: April 22; OTA Offseason Workouts: May 28, May 30, June 3-4, June 6; and Mandatory Minicamp: June 10-12.

North

• Chicago Bears’ First day: April 7; Voluntary minicamp: April 21-23; OTA offseason workouts: May 20-22, May 27-30, June 9-11; and Mandatory minicamp: June 3-5.
• Detroit Lions‘ First Day: April 22; OTA Offseason Workouts: May 28-30, June 3-5; and Mandatory Minicamp: June 10-12.
• Green Bay Packers’ First Day: April 21; OTA Offseason Workouts: May 27-28, May 30, June 2-3, June 5; Mandatory Minicamp: June 10-12.
• Minnesota Vikings‘ First Day: April 21; OTA Offseason Workouts: May 27-28, May 30, June 2-3, June 5, June 16-18; and Mandatory Minicamp: June 10-12.

South

• Atlanta Falcons’ First Day: April 22; OTA Offseason Workouts: May 27-28, May 30, June 2-3, June 5; Mandatory Minicamp: June 10-11.
• Carolina Panthers‘ First Day: April 21; OTA Offseason Workouts: May 27-28, May 30, June 2-3, June 5; and Mandatory Minicamp: June 10-12.
• New Orleans Saints’ First Day: April 14; OTA Offseason Workouts: May 20-22, May 27, May 29-30, June 2, June 4-5; and Mandatory Minicamp: June 10-12.
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ First Day: April 21; OTA Offseason Workouts: May 27-30, June 2-5; and Mandatory Minicamp: June 10-12.

West

• Arizona Cardinals’ First day: April 22; OTA offseason workouts: May 28-30, June 3-5; and Mandatory minicamp: June 10-12.
• Los Angeles Rams’ First day is on April 21. The OTA offseason workouts will begin from May 27-28, May 30, June 2-3, June 5, June 9-10, June 12. And Mandatory minicamp is starting from June 16-18.
• San Francisco 49ers’ First Day: April 22; OTA Offseason Workouts: May 27-28, May 30, June 2-3, June 5; and Mandatory Minicamp: June 10-11.
• Seattle Seahawks’ First Day: April 22; OTA Offseason Workouts: May 27, May 29-30, June 2, June 4-5, June 9, June 11-12; and Mandatory Minicamp: June 17-19.

These are the major offseason workout updates! Besides this, remember we stated above that Roger Goodell’s NFL has also changed quite a few things this offseason?

What are the changes for Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen and others in 2025?

Well, let’s start with overtime – a major change. Whenever we hear this word, we are automatically reminded of what happened in the 2024 Super Bowl. Patrick Mahomes’s Chiefs won the Lombardi by making the first touchdown in overtime. That was facilitated by Kyle Shanahan‘s side choosing to take possession first and only managing a field goal. That allowed Andy Reid‘s squad to win it with a touchdown on the second possession.

There was a lot of debate over the 49ers‘ choice to go first, with many opining that choice suited the old NFL OT rules. The new set of rules mandates that both sides get possession at least once in OT for playoff games, giving the second side clarity on exactly what they need to stay alive or win the contest. Now, things are going to change similarly for the regular season as well.

As per Tuesday’s meeting, overtime rules for regular-season games are about to change. Just like in the playoffs, now both teams will get the ball at least once in overtime. No more games ending on the first touchdown. So, it is still 10 minutes long, but now it feels more fair, doesn’t it?

Next, the second major change – replay assist is getting sharper. It’ll now help with clear, objective parts of penalties that were already called. It’s a small tweak, but could make a big difference in close games. That’s a much-needed upgrade! Another shift is regarding kickoff touchbacks. Instead of placing the ball at the 30, it’ll now go to the 35-yard line. Why? The league wants more kick returns in the game.

But the most talked-about topic was still the tush push. The Packers want to ban it – At least the version where the QB gets the snap and a teammate instantly pushes him forward. However, not everyone’s on board for this. Colts GM Chris Ballard and coach Shane Steichen, for example, are standing by the play. The Seahawks don’t seem keen on seeing the tush push banned either. The vote is reportedly stuck at 16-16 for and against for now, with 24 votes needed to implement a ban. So, this one’s not done yet, and all eyes are on it!