2022 NFL offseason: Important dates for Chargers
After finishing 9-8 and falling just short of the playoffs, the Chargers are now in full offseason mode.
With that, here are some important dates for Chargers fans to keep an eye on in the coming weeks and months.
January
Jan. 22: NFLPA Collegiate Bowl (Pasadena, CA)
Jan. 28: HBCU Combine (Mobile, AL)
February
Feb. 3: East-West Shrine Bowl (Las Vegas, NV)
Feb. 5: Senior Bowl (Mobile, AL)
Feb. 6: Pro Bowl (Las Vegas, NV)
Feb. 19: HBCU Legacy Bowl (New Orleans, LA)
March
March 1-7: NFL Scouting Combine (Indianapolis, IN)
March 8: The deadline for teams to designate franchise or transition tag players
March 14-16: Teams are permitted to contact, and enter into contract negotiations with, the certified agents of players who will become unrestricted free agents
March 16: At 1 p.m. PT, the 2022 league year and free agency begin; trades can be executed
March 27-30: Annual League Meeting (Palm Beach, FL)
April
April 18: Teams with returning head coaches may begin offseason workout programs
April 22: Deadline for restricted free agents to sign offer sheets
April 27: Deadline to time, test and interview draft-eligible players
April 28-30: NFL Draft (Las Vegas, NV)
