When is NFL schedule 2024 released? Philadelphia Eagles key offseason dates, OTAs, more
The Eagles have had a busy offseason. They signed three key players when free agency opened in running back Saquon Barkley, edge rusher Bryce Huff and safety Chauncey Gardner-Johnson. They also traded for backup quarterback Kenny Pickett, a 2022 first-round pick of the Steelers, while trading away edge rusher Haason Reddick, who led the team in sacks the last two seasons.
In addition, franchise cornerstones Jason Kelce, a center, and Fletcher Cox, a defensive tackle, retired, leaving the Eagles a void to fill with younger and mostly unproven players. The Eagles did also sign some key players to lucrative extensions in wide receivers A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, offensive linemen Jordan Mailata and Landon Dickerson, and kicker Jake Elliott.
The Eagles then picked nine players in the 2024 NFL draft, beginning with a pair of cornerbacks Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean in the first two rounds, respectively. It was the first time the Eagles drafted a cornerback in the first round since 2002.
Now, their attention turns toward offseason key dates, camps, the schedule release and more. Here's what you need to know about the Eagles' offseason and what's next.
When will Eagles introduce draft picks?
The Eagles will formally introduce the draft picks, including surprise third-round pick Jalyx Hunt, an edge rusher, at a news conference on Friday, the first day of the Eagles' rookie minicamp. The Eagles already introduced Mitchell and DeJean last weekend. Mitchell said coming from a non-Power 5 conference school won't prevent him from being ready to play right away.
DeJean, meanwhile, addressed whether he'll play outside at cornerback or nickel or even safety.
NEWS: The full @NFL schedule is currently slated to be released at 8pm ET on May 15, per memo to teams this afternoon from exec Hans Schroeder.
Teams had been expecting this week, Thursday. Reason for delay not mentioned in memo.— Ben Fischer (@BenFischerSBJ) May 7, 2024
When is the Eagles' schedule release for 2024?
Ben Fischer of Sports Business Journal is reporting that the NFL will release the 2024 schedule on May 15, six days later than originally expected. We know the Eagles' opponents already, and that the Eagles will open the season in Brazil against the Green Bay Packers on Sept. 6. We don't know the dates of the other games just yet.
Eagles' opponents in 2024 NFL schedule
Home and away: Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants and Washington Commanders.
Home: Green Bay (in Brazil), Atlanta, Carolina, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Jacksonville.
Away: Tampa Bay, New Orleans, Los Angeles Rams, Cincinnati, Baltimore.
When is Eagles rookie camp?
The Eagles will host their rookie minicamp for NFL draft picks this weekend, May 3-5. The nine picks, along with their undrafted free agent signings and invited tryouts, will take part in practice sessions.
What is the Eagles' offseason practice schedule?
The Eagles reported April 15 for the start of strength and conditioning drills. Their OTA practices are scheduled for May 20, May 22-23, May 28, May 30-31.
All of those workouts are voluntary. The mandatory minicamp will be held June 4-6. This is the first mandatory minicamp held under Nick Sirianni since he became coach in 2021.
When do the Eagles start training camp?
The Eagles typically start camp the final week of July at their practice facility. The dates should be released sometime in June.
When will Eagles make 53-man roster cuts?
It is believed those will be take place around August 28.
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