The NFL‘s 2023 season officially kicks off with training camp, marking the most crucial activity of the offseason for teams and signaling the imminent start of the season.
During training camp, the coaching staff finally gets the opportunity to test and evaluate the players, observing them as they compete against each other. By the conclusion of training camp, team management will have a clear picture of which players will be included in the active roster for the upcoming season.
How long is the NFL Training Camp?
Typically lasting around two weeks, NFL training camps wrap up just before the preseason begins in August. However, these camps must adhere to specific regulations outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between the NFL and players.
For example, contact is not allowed during the first three days of camp, with players only permitted to wear helmets and light practice gear for the following two days.
On the sixth day, all players are mandated to have a day off, and on the seventh day, players can wear pads for the first time during the offseason.
Veteran players can begin training camp 15 days before their first preseason game, while rookies have the option to start training 22 days prior to their debut game.
A few months have passed since the conclusion of the 2022/23 NFL season, and both fans and players are eagerly gearing up for the upcoming campaign.
In an exhilarating showdown, the Kansas City Chiefs secured a stunning 38-35 victory against the Philadelphia Eagles during Super Bowl LVII, and now all attention is focused on the unfolding of the next term.
The NFL will return on Thursday, September 8, 2023. The next Super Bowl, which will be the XLVIII, will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, on February 11, 2024.