The NFL Draft is just a few months away, but a lot is set to happen before we get there.
Take a look at some of the important dates for the 2022 offseason – from the combine to free agency to the draft.
February
February 3 – East-West Shrine Bowl, Allegiant Stadium: Las Vegas, Nevada.
February 5 – Senior Bowl, Hancock Whitney Stadium: Mobile, Alabama.
February 6 – NFL Pro Bowl, Allegiant Stadium: Las Vegas, Nevada.
February 13 – Super Bowl LVI, SoFi Stadium: Inglewood, California.
February 19 – HBCU Legacy Bowl, Yulman Stadium: New Orleans, Louisiana.
February 22 – First day for clubs to designate Franchise or Transition players.
March
March 1-7 – NFL Scouting Combine, Lucas Oil Stadium: Indianapolis, Indiana.
March 8 – Prior to 4:00 p.m., New York time, deadline for clubs to designate Franchise or Transition players.
March 14-16 – Clubs are permitted to contact, and enter into contract negotiations with, the certified agents of players who will become Unrestricted Free Agents upon the expiration of their 2021 player contracts at 4:00 p.m., New York time, on March 16.
March 16 – The 2022 league year and free agency period begin at 4:00 p.m., New York time.
All clubs must be under the 2022 Salary Cap prior to 4:00 p.m., New York time. Trading period for 2022 begins at 4:00 p.m., New York time, after expiration of all 2021 contracts.
The first day of the 2022 league year will end at 11:59:59 p.m., New York time, on March 16. Clubs will receive a personnel notice that will include all transactions submitted to the league office during the period between 4:00 p.m., New York time, and 11:59:59 p.m., New York time, on March 16.
March 27-30 – Annual League Meeting: Palm Beach, Florida.
April
April 4 – Clubs that hired a new head coach after the end of the 2021 season may begin offseason workout programs.
April 18 – Clubs with returning head coaches may begin offseason workout programs.
April 22 – Deadline for Restricted Free Agents to sign offer sheets.
April 28-30 – 2022 NFL Draft: Las Vegas, Nevada
Preview the Raiders' 2022 home and away opponents with a look back at past matchups.
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Arizona Cardinals
Last meeting at home: October 19, 2014
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Denver Broncos
Last meeting at home: December 26, 2021
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Houston Texans
Last meeting at home (Mexico City): November 21, 2016
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Indianapolis Colts
Last meeting at home: December 13, 2020
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Kansas City Chiefs
Last meeting at home: November 14, 2021
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Los Angeles Chargers
Last meeting at home: January 9, 2022
Las Vegas Raiders vs. New England Patriots
Last meeting at home (Mexico City): November 19, 2017
Las Vegas Raiders vs. San Francisco 49ers
Last meeting at home: December 7, 2014
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Denver Broncos
Last meeting at Denver: October 17, 2021
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
Last meeting at Jacksonville: October 23, 2016
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Kansas City Chiefs
Last meeting at Kansas City: December 12, 2021
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Los Angeles Chargers
Last meeting at Los Angeles: October 4, 2021
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Los Angeles Rams
Last meeting at Los Angeles (St. Louis): November 30, 2014.
Las Vegas Raiders vs. New Orleans Saints
Last meeting at New Orleans: September 11, 2016
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
Last meeting at Pittsburgh: September 19, 2021
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Seattle Seahawks
Last meeting at Seattle: November 2, 2014
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Tennessee Titans
Last meeting at Tennessee: September 10, 2017
