When does the NFL's new league year typically begin?

The NFL's new league year typically begins on the first day of March. This timing marks the official start of various activities, including free agency, which allows teams to sign players who are not under contract. The significance of this date is established in the league's collective bargaining agreement and is important for planning player movements, salary cap management, and roster construction.

The period immediately after the Super Bowl is focused on postseason reflection and preparation for the offseason, rather than the start of the new league year. Similarly, the NFL Draft occurs later in the offseason, and while the franchise tagging period does play a role in determining player contracts and movements, it ends before the new league year officially commences in March. Therefore, aligning the new league year with the calendar at the beginning of March provides a clear and standardized point for teams to reset and strategize.