NFL Calendar
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| August 7-11 | First preseason weekend |
| August 26 | Roster cutdown to maximum of 75 players |
| August 30 | Roster cutdown to maximum of 53 players |
| August 31 | Clubs may establish practice squad of eight players |
| September 4-8 | Start of NFL Regular Season |
| October 13-15 | NFL fall meeting, St. Petersburg, Fla. |
| October 14 | Trading deadline |
| December 28 | Regular season ends |
