NFL Announces Dates for Offseason Program

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KANSAS CITY, MO - JANUARY 19: A view of the NFL logo before the AFC Championship game between the Tennessee Titans and Kansas City Chiefs on January 19, 2020 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO. (Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire)

The NFL announced the start dates of its three-phase offseason workout program for all 32 teams on Friday, including the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Phase One will be a two-week period consisting of meetings, strength and conditioning training and rehabilitation, while Phase Two will be three weeks of on-field drills and walkthroughs without contact.

Phase Three signals the start of OTAs where teams still cannot go full contact, but can conduct variations of 7-on-7, 9-on-7. and 11-on-11 drills.

Teams will also be permitted to hold one mandatory minicamp for veteran players. Clubs with newly-hired head coaches are also allowed to host an additional optional minicamp for veterans prior to the 2022 NFL Draft.

Franchises may also hold a seven-week rookie football development program for their 2022 selections.

Pittsburgh’s offseason program will begin on April 18. The Steelers will hold OTAs from May 24-26, May 31-June 2 and June 6-9. Their mandatory minicamp will be held from June 14-16.

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