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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. --The Broncos announced on Tuesday their schedule of key offseason football dates, including the start of their offseason program.
*Note: Some dates are subject to change. Date Event* April 13-16 Offseason Workout Program (Phase 1) April 20-23 Offseason Workout Program (Phase 1) April 28-30 Voluntary Veteran Mini Camp April 30-May 2 NFL Draft May 4-7 Offseason Workout Program (Phase 2) May 8-10 Rookie Mini Camp May 11-14 Offseason Workout Program (Phase 2) May 18-21 Offseason Workout Program (Phase 2) May 26 Offseason Workout Program (Phase 2) May 27-29 Organized Team Activities (Phase 3) June 1-2 Organized Team Activities (Phase 3) June 3 Offseason Workout Program (Phase 2) June 4 Organized Team Activities (Phase 3) June 9-11 Mandatory Veteran Mini Camp June 15-18 Organized Team Activities (Phase 3)
Offseason Workout Program (Phase 1): These organized workouts are the first two weeks of the offseason program, and the physical activities are limited to strength and conditioning, and physical rehabilitation. Only strength and conditioning coaches are permitted on the field and there are no helmets.
Voluntary Veteran Mini Camp: Week three of the offseason program consistes of three days of practices, of which two of those days can have two-a-day practices. No live contact, pads or helmets are permitted.
Offseason Workout Program (Phase 2): From the fourth week to the sixth week of the offseason program, all coaches are allowed on the field, and individual player instruction and drills are allowed. No offense vs. defense drills, live contact or helmets are permitted.
Rookie Mini Camp: In this part of the Broncos' rookie football development program, all coaches are permitted on the field. The camp is open to all players with no NFL pension credits. There is no live contact, but offense vs. defense drills are allowed and helmets may be required.
Offseason Workout Program (Phase 3): This phase of the offseason program is allotted 10 total days over weeks seven, eight and 10. All coaches are permitted on the field but no live contact is allowed. Offense vs. defense drills are allowed and helmets may be required.
Mandatory Veteran Mini Camp: In week nine of the offseason program, there are three days of practices, of which two of those days can have two-a-day practices. No live contact or pads are allowed, but helmets are permitted.
