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Key Dates for Buffalo Bills' NFL Offseason
The Bills have a busy offseason ahead with coaching changes and roster moves.
Published on Feb. 15, 2026
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The Buffalo Bills are gearing up for the 2026 NFL season with a new head coach, Joe Brady, after the firing of Sean McDermott. The team will have several key offseason dates to keep an eye on, including the franchise tag deadline, the NFL Scouting Combine, the start of free agency, the NFL Draft, and more.
Why it matters
The Bills are considered one of the favorites to win the AFC next season, so the decisions they make this offseason will be crucial in shaping their roster and coaching staff for a potential Super Bowl run.
The details
The Bills will have a busy offseason, starting with the franchise tag deadline from February 17 to March 3. The NFL Scouting Combine follows from February 23 to March 2. Free agency then begins on March 11, and the Bills' new head coach, Joe Brady, can start the team's offseason workout program on April 6. The 2026 NFL Draft takes place April 23-25, where the Bills hold the 26th overall pick in the first round.
- The franchise or transition player designation period runs from February 17 to March 3.
- The NFL Scouting Combine is from February 23 to March 2.
- The 2026 league year and free agency begin at 4 pm on March 11.
- The Annual League Meeting is from March 29 to April 1.
- The Bills can start their offseason workout program on April 6, as Joe Brady is the new head coach.
The players
Sean McDermott
The former head coach of the Buffalo Bills, who was fired after the 2025 season.
Joe Brady
The new head coach of the Buffalo Bills, hired after the 2025 season.
What’s next
The Bills will have the 26th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, which takes place April 23-25.
The takeaway
The Bills' offseason moves, including the hiring of a new head coach and their decisions in free agency and the draft, will be crucial in determining their chances of making a Super Bowl run in the 2026 season.
