[Burt the Butcher]

Here are the key dates upcoming for everyone to keep in mind:

March 24th at 11:59pm - RFA Declarations are Due
March 31st at 11:59pm - Soft Cap Period Ends
April 1st at 12:00am - Hard Cap Period Begins
April 1st at 12:00am - RFA Bidding Opens
April 30th at 11:59pm - RFA Bidding Closes
May 10th at 12:00am (the 2nd Monday in May each year) this allows about 3 weeks for the NFL draft to be evaluated - Rookie Draft Begins
June 1st at 12:00am - this date will also be somewhat flexible in that as it would not open until 48 hours after the rookie draft has been completed - Opening of the UFA period