The NFL announced several key dates for the 2025 season and the 2026 offseason last week.
Of note, the Houston Texans must trim their roster from 91 players down to 53 players by Tuesday, Aug. 26 as part of the NFL ruling.
The NFL’s in-season trade deadline will be Tuesday, Nov. 4.
Next year, the NFL’s free agency negotiating window will open on Monday, March 9, with the new league year officially beginning on Wednesday, March 11.
After that, the 2026 NFL Draft will be held in Pittsburgh from April 23-25.
Mandatory minicamp begins on Tuesday (June 10-12). There will be two open practices for the media beginning on Tuesday afternoon.
Players will get a summer break until training camp (which typically begins in late July). The Texans will have three preseason games, which feature two joint practices with the Carolina Panthers and Detroit Lions.
Texans important dates
Houston is expected to announce its training camp schedule later this month. Practice begins for the Mandatory minicamp on Tuesday.