Here's a quick look at some important dates on the Patriots / NFL calendar. All dates are subject to change.

JULY
July 15

At 4:00 p.m., New York time, deadline for any Club that designated a Franchise Player to sign such player to a multiyear contract or extension. After this date, the player may sign only a one-year contract with his Prior Club for the 2022 season, and such contract cannot be extended until after the Club's last regular season game.

Starting July 15, or the first day club begins its Training Camp, whichever is earlier and concluding at 4:00 p.m. (New York time), on the day of the roster reduction to 53 players, players in the Reserve List categories of Drafted, Unsigned, Exclusive Rights, First Refusal Rights, Unrestricted Free Agents with an individually negotiated Right of First Refusal, Franchise, and Transition will not count against the overall 90-player limit.

July 22

At 4:00 p.m., New York time, Signing Period ends for Transition Players with outstanding tenders. After this date and until 4:00 p.m., New York time, on the Tuesday following the 10th weekend of the regular season, Prior Club has exclusive negotiating rights.

At 4:00 p.m., New York time, Signing Period ends for Unrestricted Free Agents to whom a "UFA Tender" was made by Prior Club. After this date and until 4:00 p.m., New York time, on the Tuesday following the 10th weekend of the regular season, Prior Club has exclusive negotiating rights.
*or the first scheduled day of the first NFL training camp, whichever is later.

July 26

Patriots players report to Training Camp.

July 27

Patriots first Training Camp session on the practice fields behind Gillette Stadium. Open to the public.
July 28 - 30

 

Patriots Training Camp continues. Open to the public.