Now that Super Bowl LIX is in the books, the 2025 NFL offseason can get underway. And, boy, is it chock-full of important events, from free agency and the draft to the start of spring programming. Here's a full rundown of the biggest events and when they're scheduled to take place: Trade negotiating: All NFL teams are permitted to discuss and/or agree to any trades involving players or draft picks.

The NFL season officially concluded Sunday when the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in the Super Bowl. No league games will be played for the next six months, as the 2025 preseason won’t kick off until August.

March 10 at noon will be the unofficial start of NFL free agency. At that time, teams are allowed to contact and enter into contract negotiations with players who will become unrestricted free agents at the start of the new league year on March 12 at 4 p.m.

NFL season is over − at least the games are done − but there's a lot of offseason activity between now and when games resume.

With Super Bowl 59 in the rearview, the NFL's focus shifts to the offseason, starting with 2025 free agency and building up to the NFL Draft. Here are some key dates Bears fans should keep an eye on.