League Calendar (2025)

Date	Event
Draft lottery for non-playoff teams	Super Bowl Sunday
Start of the league’s new year 2025, trading opens, and rosters are consolidated and must be cut to 18.	Monday after NFL Draft, April 28, 2025
Roster size is increased to 25	Right before draft
Rookie/Free Agent Draft	August 23rd, 10:00 AM CDT
Active rosters down to 18	August 31st, 2025
NFL Week 1	September 4th, 2025
Trade Deadline	Kick off Sunday, Week 12