With the San Francisco 49ers falling to the Seattle Seahawks, who went on to win the Super Bowl, in the divisional round, Kyle Shanahan's squad has moved on to the offseason.
Coaching changes have already started in San Francisco and more may follow in the next few weeks. After that, the 49ers' roster will get shaken up.
Before that all starts, let's take a look at some of the key dates for the 49ers in the offseason.
- February 17: Franchise/Transition tag window opens
- Feb. 23-March 2: NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis
- March 9-11: Legal negotiating period of free agency
- March 11 (4:00 p.m. ET): New league year and free agency begin
- March 29-April 1: Annual league meeting in Phoenix
- April 20: Clubs with returning head coaches can begin offseason workout programs
- April 22: Deadline for restricted free agents to sign offer sheets
- April 23-25: 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh
- May 1: Fifth-year option deadline
- May 1-4 or 8-11: Three-day rookie minicamp opportunities
- May 19-20: Spring league meeting in Orlando
- July 15: Franchise-tagged player extension deadline
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This article originally appeared on Niners Wire: 2026 NFL offseason schedule: Key dates for 49ers fan to know