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