Eagles offseason schedule: When are OTAs, Rookie Minicamps?

Ladies and gentlemen, you have our word. Regardless of what the Philadelphia Eagles do this offseason (or elect not to do), you won’t hear any complaints from Inside The Iggles. Vice president/general manager Howie Roseman has earned our trust. Nick Sirianni and Jalen Hurts have done the same.

Last year, we complained when we thought Howie wasn’t being aggressive enough during free agency. Everything worked out, and he built one of the best Eagles rosters that we have ever seen. We realized that we had complained for no reason.

Then came Nick Sirianni and his decision to cancel OTAs and institute an offseason practice schedule that was free of physical contact. Again, we complained, especially when we watched the Detroit Lions host those physical practices on HBO’s Hard Knocks.

Some even went so far as to state Detroit was more game ready and that they were going to push Philly all over the field. Again, things worked out.

The Eagles beat Detroit on the road in the regular-season opener and eventually qualified for a Super Bowl appearance. As it turns out, it appears Philly will also cancel some of their offseason workout program this year. Again, there will be no complaints from us. We have officially learned our lesson about doing so.

Who knew? This team doesn’t need our help when it comes to how to run this franchise.

Here’s a look at important dates on the remaining Eagles offseason schedule.

The NFL has no off days. Here are some important dates that you’ll want to jot down.

April 3rd

Rookie head coaches can begin off-season workouts. The new guys get a head start. The vet head coaches go to work two weeks later.

April 17th

Teams with returning veteran head coaches are allowed to begin workouts ahead of the NFL Draft.

April 21st

Offer sheets for restricted free agents must be signed.

April 27th – April 29th

It’s time for the NFL Draft. This time, it is being hosted in Kansas City. Click here for a full list of the Eagles’ selections.

May 1st

It’s Fifth-Year Option Deadline Day! This is the last chance for clubs to exercise the fifth-year option for players who were selected during the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft.

May 5-8 or May 12-15

Clubs may elect to host one three-day post-draft rookie minicamp. They are allowed to do so between Friday and Sunday OR between Saturday and Monday during one of the two weekends that follow the NFL Draft.

May 15th

Football development programs for rookies begin.

May 18th – May 21st (Tentative)

The NFLPA hosts its rookie premiere. May 18th – May 21st are tentative dates. Stay tuned.

May 20

The Eagles host their annual Autism Challenge. Click here for details and information about how to sign up.

May 22-24

The Spring League Meeting begins in Minneapolis.

July 17th

This is the deadline for teams to sign their designated franchise players to multi-year contract extensions. The Philadelphia Eagles have no such players.

After 4:00 p.m. EST, affected players can only sign a one-year contract, and that deal can’t be extended until after the team’s final regular season game.

August 3rd – August 6th

The Hall of Fame Weekend gets underway. It’s our last hoorah before the season begins.

Other dates TBD

Stay tuned. Bookmark this one. We’ll keep you abreast of things as they happen.