The voluntary offseason workout programs for 2023 are now on the calendar for NFL teams.
The Commanders’ dates were made public by the NFL Friday, along with the other NFL franchises.
First Day: April 17
OTA Offseason Workouts: May 23-25, May 30-June 1, June 13
Mandatory Minicamp: June 6-8
Here is a flashback to the 2022 Rookie Minicamp:
WELCOME TO THE NFL: We’re getting our first look at the #Commanders rookies out at minicamp in Ashburn…@jordangiorgio and @JPFinlayNBCS have more on the rooks, including first round pick Jahan Dotson#HTTC #TakeCommand @nbcwashington pic.twitter.com/j8I7W17kw2
— NBC4 Sports (@NBC4Sports) May 6, 2022
Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the nine-week period will be limited early to individual strength and conditioning, rehabilitation and meetings.
Entering the second phase of three weeks, teams are permitted on-field activities as an offense and defense, in addition to individual and group drills and instruction. However, those team situations must be conducted as a walk-through, strictly prohibiting any live contact. You may recall Warren Sapp was an on-field guest at the 2022 minicamp.
The final phase permits a maximum of 10 days of organized team activities (OTAs). Teams often break down into 7-on-7, 9-on-7, and 11-on-11 drills, again strictly prohibiting contact.
The NFL also permits a team to conduct one mandatory minicamp for its veteran players and new head coaches to hold an additional veteran minicamp.