NFL preseason games return in 2021, after being omitted last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the NFL regular season being extended to 17 games, every team will now play three games in the preseason.The Hall of Fame Game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Pittsburgh Steelers will take place in addition to the scheduled three preseason fixtures.Beginning in 2021, the NFL is expanding to a 17-game regular season. pic.twitter.com/skNisJwPS2— NFL (@NFL) March 30, 2021There are 49 NFL preseason games to look out forWith each team playing at least three games, there is plenty of preseason NFL action for fans to watch. And with five rookie quarterbacks being selected in the first round of this year’s NFL draft, they could all see significant time in the preseason.The NFL preseason gets under way on Thursday, August 5 when the Steelers face the Cowboys in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game.NFL Preseason Schedule 2021Pro Football Hall of Fame GamePittsburgh Steelers vs. Dallas Cowboys, Aug. 5Week 1 - Aug. 12/13/14Dallas Cowboys at Arizona CardinalsWashington Football Team at New England PatriotsCarolina Panthers at Indianapolis ColtsNew Orleans Saints at Baltimore RavensSeattle Seahawks at Las Vegas RaidersBuffalo Bills at Detroit LionsMiami Dolphins at Chicago BearsNew York Jets at New York GiantsCincinnati Bengals at Tampa Bay BuccaneersCleveland Browns at Jacksonville JaguarsPittsburgh Steelers at Philadelphia EaglesHouston Texans at Green Bay PackersTennessee Titans at Atlanta FalconsDenver Broncos at Minnesota VikingsKansas City Chiefs at San Francisco 49ersLos Angeles Chargers at Los Angeles RamsWeek 2 - Aug 19/20/21/22/23Kansas City Chiefs at Arizona CardinalsJacksonville Jaguars at New Orleans SaintsNew York Giants at Cleveland BrownsDetroit Lions at Pittsburgh SteelersAtlanta Falcons at Miami DolphinsSan Francisco 49ers at Los Angeles ChargersBuffalo Bills at Chicago BearsNew England Patriots at Philadelphia EaglesNew York Jets at Green Bay PackersBaltimore Ravens at Carolina PanthersCincinnati Bengals at Washington Football TeamHouston Texans at Dallas CowboysIndianapolis Colts at Minnesota VikingsTennessee Titans at Tampa Bay BuccaneersDenver Broncos at Seattle SeahawksLas Vegas Raiders at Los Angeles RamsWeek 3 - Aug 27/28/29Miami Dolphins at Cincinnati BengalsCleveland Browns at Atlanta FalconsPhiladelphia Eagles at New York JetsChicago Bears at Tennessee TitansGreen Bay Packers at Buffalo BillsMinnesota Vikings at Kansas City ChiefsTampa Bay Buccaneers at Houston TexansArizona Cardinals at New Orleans SaintsLos Angeles Rams at Denver BroncosNew England Patriots at New York GiantsBaltimore Ravens at Washington Football TeamPittsburgh Steelers at Carolina PanthersIndianapolis Colts at Detroit LionsJacksonville Jaguars at Dallas CowboysLas Vegas Raiders at San Francisco 49ersLos Angeles Chargers at Seattle Seahawks