Minnesota Vikings: Key Offseason Dates

Minnesota Vikings fans shouldn’t be too worried about a lack of activity this offseason. There looks to be quite a bit going on leading up to Super Bowl 49, the 2015 NFL Draft and Free Agency. While the dates of some of the team specific activities like Training Camp and Preseason Games are currently unknown, there are several dates in place that we do know.

Here are some key offseason dates that Minnesota Vikings fans should be aware of:

January

17: East/West Shrine Game
18: AFC and NFC Championship Games
21: Senior Bowl
25: 2015 Pro Bowl

Nov 16, 2014; Glendale, AZ, USA; General view of the countdown sign to Super Bowl XLVIV at University of Phoenix Stadium in the baggage claim of Terminal 4 at Sky Harbor Airport. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

February

1: Super Bowl 49
2: Waiver system begins for released players
16: First day to Franchise or Transition Tag a player
20-23: Rookie Scouting Combine

March

2: Final day to designate Franchise or Transition Tags
10: Free Agency and Trading Open
10: Final day to exercise 2015 options on contracts
10: Salary Cap comes into effect
22-25: Annual Meeting
NFL Veteran Combine (Date not set)

May 8, 2014; New York, NY, USA; Teddy Bridgewater (Louisville) poses with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected as the number thirty-two overall pick in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft to the Minnesota Vikings at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

April

Offseason Program Begins
30: First Day of the 2015 NFL Draft

May

1: NFL Draft Day 2
2: NFL Draft Day 3
8-12: Spring Meeting
Rookie Premiere

June

22-27: Rookie Orientation

July

Training Camp Begins
15: Final day to sign a Franchised player to deal
22: Final day to sign a Transitioned player to deal

It all starts tonight, with the East/West Shrine Game. This is a glimpse at some of the smaller school players and other talented athletes who weren’t invited to the 2015 Senior Bowl. Over time, we’ll learn more about all the young men through the Senior Bowl, Combine, and the NFL Draft.

Which offseason event are you most looking forward to? Let us know in the comments below!

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