The NFL offseason could undergo a massive change soon as the NFL Players Association looks to make a major adjustment to the summer schedule.
The NFLPA is finalizing a proposal that would eliminate voluntary on-field work in the spring. This would mean players would report to training camp in mid-June or early July instead of mid or late July.
That is according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, who notes that the league owners would need to approve said proposal via a collective bargaining agreement. The NFLPA is expected to hand over a formal proposal this summer with a view to the change coming into force by next year.
The alteration would still allow for virtual meetings in spring, but there wouldn’t be any practices during the NFL offseason until teams begin training camps.
“Under new leadership, the NFLPA has consulted medical and performance experts in hopes of creating a common-sense solution for reducing injuries and maximizing players’ recovery time,” Pelissero reported.
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The Potential NFL Offseason Change Is Not A Response To A League Pursuit
Pelissero made it clear that this potential change isn’t in response to the NFL seeking to add an 18th game to the regular season. But it would help protect what would be a shortened NFL offseason should the Super Bowl get pushed back to President’s Day weekend.
Most NFL teams kick their OTAs off around May 20-21, following meetings in April. As things stand, players work through three practice days a week, then another week of voluntary practices, and a three-day mandatory minicamp in June.
Players have a six-week break between June practices and training camp.
The proposal is being drawn up in a bid to eliminate the resting period for a longer window of non-padded practices and conditioning.
