[A Zombie Pirate I Be]

In the rules rewrite, the following was approved:
The Sunday prior to the first regular season game at 12:00am – Injured Reserve Opens
The Sunday prior to the first regular season game at 11:59pm
 Off Season Free Agency Ends
 RFA/UFA/Rookie Declarations are due
The Monday prior to the first regular season game at 12:00am – Opening of In-Season Free Agency
NOTE: these will be flexible dates each year that fall on the Sunday or Monday before the first NFL game of the season. Approximately 4-5 days prior to the NFL season