League Calendar (2024)

Date	Event
Draft lottery for non-playoff teams	Super Bowl Sunday
Start of the league’s new year 2024, trading opens, and rosters are consolidated and must be cut to 25.	Monday after NFL Draft, April 29, 2024
Roster size is increased to 30	Right before draft
Rookie/Free Agent Draft	August 24th, 10:00 AM CDT
Active rosters down to 20 and taxi squad established	September 1st, 2024
NFL Week 1	September 5th, 2024
Trade Deadline	Kick off Sunday, Week 12