The offseason schedule for minicamps and OTAs has been released by the NFL.
On Thursday, the NFL released the official offseason program dates for the Minnesota Vikings. All 32 teams will be able to begin their offseason workout program this month with the team who hired new head coaches getting the chance to start their programs sooner (i.e., CHI starting April 7 compared to DET, GB, MIN beginning April 21 or 22).
Vikings offseason program schedule
- April 21: Offseason workout program begins
- April 24-26: 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin
- TBD date in May: Rookie minicamp
- May 27-28, May 30, May 27, June 2-3, June 5, June 16-18: Voluntary OTAs
- June 10-12: Mandatory Minicamp
The Vikings will begin their offseason workout program on April 21. Per Article 21 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the entire NFL must conduct their nine-week offseason program in three separate phases.
Phase One consists of a two-week program where teams may only get together for meetings, workouts, and rehab.
Phase Two takes place across a three-week period that includes on-field workouts. These on-field drills may consist of individual and group instruction/drills, “perfect play drills,” and drills that require offensive and defensive players lining up across from each other to be conducted at a “walk-through” pace. Live contact and team drills (offense vs. defense) are not allowed.
Finally, Phase Three take place across four week. Teams may conduct 10 days of organized team activities (OTAs), but no live contact is permitted. However, seven-on-seven, nien-on-seven, and 11-on-11 drills are permitted.
