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The 2023 NFL schedule is expected to be released soon with fans itching for a return to action. From 2005 till 2019, the NFL would release the fixtures for the upcoming season in April, which was altered in 2020. The alteration was due to the coronavirus pandemic, but surprisingly the league continued releasing the fixture list in May in subsequent seasons.
It's worth noting that NFL has never released its fixture list later than May 12, which could be an excellent prompt. The 2023 NFL Draft will occur from April 27-29 at the historic Union Station in Kansas City.
With April 29 falling on a Saturday, the league is unlikely to release the schedule the following week, making the second week of May a more likely target. The Draft results could influence which games are featured in prominent time slots.
NFL 2023 schedule release date: When does the season start?
Typically, the first preseason game of a National Football League season is the Hall of Fame Game. The 2023 Hall of Fame game is likely to be played in first week of August. Furthermore, the regular season is planned to begin on September 7.
It is an age-old tradition that the Super Bowl winners host the preseason opening game. Hence, you can expect one lucky team to visit Patrick Mahomes and the crew at the Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
The 2023-2024 season will span five months, with a tentative ending on February 11, 2024, with Super Bowl 58 at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.
NFL Season Release Dates for Previous Seasons
- 2023 - May 11 (Projected)
- 2022 - May 12
- 2021 - May 12
- 2020 - May 7 (delayed due to COVID-19)
- 2019 - April 17
- 2018 - April 19
- 2017 - April 20
- 2016 - April 14
- 2015 - April 21
- 2014 - April 23
- 2013 - April 18
- 2012 - April 17
- 2011 - April 19
- 2010 - April 20
- 2009 - April 14
- 2008 - April 15
- 2007 - April 11
- 2006 - April 6
- 2005 - April 13
Top 10 free agents heading into the 2023 NFL season
The 2023 NFL season is a mere few months away, and general managers are working hard to bolster their rosters.
Here are some of the best free agents in the league heading into next season.
- Lamar Jackson, Quarterback, Baltimore Ravens
- Javon Hargrave, Defensive Tackle, Philadelphia Eagles
- Daron Payne, Defensive Tackle, Washington Commanders
- Orlando Brown Jr., Left Tackle, Kansas City Chiefs
- Geno Smith, Quarterback, Seattle Seahawks
- Derek Carr, Quarterback, Unattached
- Jessie Bates III, Free Safety
- James Bradberry, Cornerback, Philadelphia Eagles
- Daniel Jones, Quarterback, New York Giants
- Saquon Barkley, Running Back, New York Giants
