NFL OTA Schedule 2013: Minicamp Dates, Offseason Updates for All 32 Teams

Jesse ReedJun 8, 2018

Starting in the final days of May, NFL teams will have nine weeks to cram as much information as they can into the heads of their new players—both rookies and free agents.

With the 2013 NFL draft in the rear-view mirror, teams are preparing for a full schedule of offseason workouts and OTAs (organized team activities).

Rules for these workouts are strict (you can check them out here, courtesy of the NFLPA), and contact is forbidden.

That said, there's a lot players can learn at these practices, and it's an important time for teams to come together and develop chemistry both on the field and in the locker room.

Here's all you need to know about your favorite team's OTA schedule.

Note: All transactions noted in this article courtesy of NFL.com. Additionally, for a full list of all draft picks, check out NFL.com's draft tracker.

Arizona Cardinals

1 of 32

With new head coach Bruce Arians at the helm, the Arizona Cardinals are a team in transition in 2013.

After winning just five games last year, this franchise has some work to do in order to compete with the Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers and St. Louis Rams in the NFC West.

The team will likely go as far as newly-signed quarterback Carson Palmer takes it.

OTA Dates

May 22-24
May 29-31
June 4-7

Minicamps

May 11-13 (Rookies)
June 12-14

Key Free-Agent Additions/Re-Signings

LB Lorenzo Alexander
CB Yeremiah Bell
LB Jasper Brinkley
CB Antoine Cason
S Rashad Johnson
RB Rashard Mendenhall
CB Jerraud Powers
DE Matt Shaughnessy
QB Drew Stanton
QB Carson Palmer

Key Subtractions

LB Quentin Groves
QB Kevin Kolb
S Kerry Rhodes
CB Greg Toler
S Adrian Wilson

Key Draft Picks

OG Jonathan Cooper, North Carolina (Round 1)
ILB Kevin Minter, LSU (Round 2)
CB Tyrann Mathieu (Round 3)
DE Alex Okafor (Round 4)
RB Stepfan Taylor (Round 5)
WR Ryan Swope (Round 6)

Atlanta Falcons

2 of 32

Atlanta fell just short of representing the NFC in Super Bowl XLVII, and this is a team that will undoubtedly be one of top teams in the NFC in 2013.

Matt Ryan is developing into one of the top signal-callers in the league, and the addition of Steven Jackson to the team's roster should provide more balance to the team's offense.

Mike Nolan's defense took a few hits this winter, as the team released John Abraham and saw two of its cornerbacks sign with other teams. General manager Thomas Dimitroff didn't hesitate to fill those needs in the draft; however, taking three defensive backs and one defensive end with the team's four draft picks.

OTA Dates

May 29-31
June 5-7
June 12-15

Minicamps

May 11-13 (Rookies)
June 19-21

Key Free-Agent Additions/Re-Signings

OT Sam Baker
TE Tony Gonzalez
RB Steven Jackson
SS William Moore

Key Subtractions

DE John Abraham
CB Brent Grimes
S Chris Hope
LB Mike Peterson
CB Dunta Robinson
OT Will Svitek
RB Michael Turner
DT Vance Walker

Key Draft Picks

CB Desmond Trufant, Washington (Round 1)
CB Robert Alford, Southeastern Louisiana (Round 2)
DE Mallicia Goodman, Clemson (Round 4)
S Zeke Motta, Notre Dame (Round 7)

Baltimore Ravens

3 of 32

Fresh off a Super Bowl win, the Baltimore Ravens took some major hits this offseason.

Ray Lewis retired, Ed Reed signed with the Houston Texans, Dannell Ellerbe signed with the Miami Dolphins and Anquan Boldin was shipped off to the San Francisco 49ers for a sixth-round pick.

It's going to be tough to reach the pinnacle again in 2013, but general manager Ozzie Newsome has been hard at work replenishing his depleted roster. If Joe Flacco continues to play like he did in the playoffs and in Super Bowl XLVII this upcoming season, the Ravens will be tough to beat once again in 2013.

OTA Dates

May 22-24
May 29-31
June 4-7

Minicamps

May 11-13 (Rookies)
June 12-14

Key Free-Agent Additions/Re-Signings

DT Chris Canty
TE Ed Dickson
DE Elvis Dumervil
QB Joe Flacco
DB James Ihedigbo
DE Arthur Jones
TE Dennis Pitta
DE Marcus Spears
ILB Rolando McClain

Key Subtractions

WR Anquan Boldin
LB Dannell Ellerbe
LB Paul Kruger
OT Bryant McKinnie
SS Bernard Pollard
FS Ed Reed
OG Bobbie Williams
CB Cary Williams

Key Draft Picks

S Matt Elam, Florida (Round 1)
ILB Arthur Brown, Kansas State (Round 2)
DT Brandon Williams, Missouri Southern (Round 3)

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Buffalo Bills

4 of 32

Buffalo Bills general manager Buddy Nix shocked the world when he passed on quarterbacks Geno Smith, Ryan Nassib and Matt Barkley to select EJ Manuel out of Florida State with the No. 16 overall pick of the 2013 NFL draft.

Manuel will have a chance to compete with Kevin Kolb and Tarvaris Jackson to become the team's starting quarterback in 2013. This team's chances of winning games will hinge on whether one of these three signal-callers can emerge as a legitimate franchise quarterback this season.

The team's defense features a talented group of players who started to play well together towards the end of last year, and running back C.J. Spiller proved to be one of the most electric players in the league when he got his opportunities.

OTA Dates

May 29
May 31-June 1
June 5
June 7-8
June 11-12
June 14-15

Minicamps

May 11-13 (Rookies)
June 19-21

Key Free-Agent Additions/Re-Signings

FS Jairus Byrd
LB Manny Lawson
CB Leodis McKelvin
OLB Bryan Scott
QB Kevin Kolb

Key Subtractions

QB Ryan Fitzpatrick
WR Donald Jones
OG Andy LeVitre
WR David Nelson
OG Chad Rinehart

Key Draft Picks

QB EJ Manuel, Florida State (Round 1)
WR Robert Woods, USC (Round 2)
ILB Kiko Alanso, Oregon (Round 2)
WR Marquise Goodwin, Texas (Round 3)
S Duke Williams, Nevada (Round 4)

Carolina Panthers

5 of 32

The pressure is on Cam Newton to come through with a breakout season in his third year in the NFL.

Newton struggled often in his second year, and if the Carolina Panthers are going to challenge the Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints in the NFC South, he'll need to show improved leadership, decision-making and accuracy.

Carolina's biggest needs heading into the 2013 offseason were mostly on the defensive side of the ball. General manager Dave Gettleman aggressively addressed these needs in free agency and than again in the draft, and the Panthers should be much improved on defense this upcoming season.

OTA Dates

May 22-24
May 30-June 1
June 4-7

Minicamps

May 11-13 (Rookies)
June 12-14

Key Free-Agent Additions/Re-Signings

DT Dwan Edwards
WR Ted Ginn Jr.
S Mike Mitchell
CB D.J. Moore
CB Captain Munnerlyn

Key Subtractions

LB James Anderson
DE Antwan Applewhite
DT Ron Edwards
CB Chris Gamble
WR Louis Murphy
G Mike Pollak

Key Draft Picks

DT Star Lotulelei, Utah (Round 1)
DT Kawann Short, Purdue (Round 2)
ILB A.J. Klein, Iowa State (Round 5)
RB Kenjon Barner, Oregon (Round 6)

Chicago Bears

6 of 32

Chicago Bears general manager Phil Emery shocked a lot of folks when he fired Lovie Smith. In his stead, Emery hired Marc Trestman, who is an innovative offensive-minded coach, to come aboard and invigorate the team's offense.

Emery then added a couple of weapons for quarterback Jay Cutler, and the Bears should feature a completely new look on offense in 2013. The team's defense will also feature a new look without longtime linebacker Brian Urlacher manning the middle.

OTA Dates

May 22-24
May 29-31
June 4-7

Minicamps

May 11-13 (Rookies)
June 12-14

Key Free-Agent Additions/Re-Signings

TE Martellus Bennett
CB Zackary Bowman
OT Jermon Bushrod
DT Nate Collins
DT Henry Melton
LB D.J. Williams

Key Subtractions

TE Kellen Davis
LB Geno Hayes
DE Israel Idonije
OG Lance Louis
CB D.J. Moore
LB Nick Roach
LB Brian Urlacher

Key Draft Picks

OT Kyle Long, Oregon (Round 1)
ILB Jon Bostic, Florida (Round 2)
OLB Khaseem Greene, Rutgers (Round 4)

Cincinnati Bengals

7 of 32

The Cincinnati Bengals have a legitimate chance to win the AFC North this year, but Andy Dalton must take big steps as a franchise quarterback for this to happen in 2013.

He certainly has enough help.

Cincinnati added one of the best offensive playmakers in the draft in tight end Tyler Eifert, and the team brought on change-of-pace back Giovani Bernard to complement BenJarvus Green-Ellis in the running game.

The team's defense features one of the most dynamic and fearsome front sevens in the NFL, and defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer received a couple of new toys to play with via the draft.

OTA Dates

May 22-24
May 29-31
June 4-7

Minicamps

May 11-13 (Rookies)
June 12-14

Key Free-Agent Additions/Re-Signings

DE Robert Geathers
WR Andrew Hawkins
QB Josh Johnson
DE Michael Johnson
CB Adam Jones
LB Rey Maualuga
K Mike Nugent
WR Brandon Tate
RB Bernard Scott
CB Terrance Newman

Key Subtractions

K Josh Brown
CB Nate Clements
QB Bruce Gradkowski
LB Thomas Howard
LB Manny Lawson
RB Brian Leonhard
DT Pat Sims

Key Draft Picks

TE Tyler Eifert, Notre Dame (Round 1)
RB Giovani Bernard, North Carolina (Round 2)
DE Margus Hunt, SMU (Round 2)
S Shawn Williams, Georgia (Round 3)
OLB Sean Porter, Texas A&M (Round 4)

Cleveland Browns

8 of 32

Under new management, the Cleveland Browns are one of the NFL's great mysteries heading into the 2013 season.

New head coach Rob Chudzinski has his hands full changing the fortunes of this longtime cellar dweller, but he has a phenomenal staff with which to make it happen.

Norv Turner will run the team's offense and attempt to turn Brandon Weeden into a franchise quarterback, while Ray Horton will run the team's defenese.

Cleveland has a talented, young roster, with excellent players on both sides of the ball, and this is a team that is on its way up.

OTA Dates

May 22-24
May 30-June 1
June 12-15

Minicamps

May 11-13 (Rookies)
June 5-7

Key Free-Agent Additions/Re-Signings

DT Desmond Bryant
TE Kellen Davis
LB Quentin Groves
LB Paul Kruger
CB Chris Owens

Key Subtractions

K Phil Dawson
LB Kaluka Maiava
TE Ben Watson

Key Draft Picks

OLB Barkevious Mingo, LSU (Round 1)
CB Leon McFadden, San Diego State (Round 3)

Dallas Cowboys

9 of 32

Expectations are always high for the Dallas Cowboys, but this franchise will have a tough time winning enough games to make the playoffs in 2013.

Owner and team general manager Jerry Jones has floundered in recent years as he attempts to field a competitive roster. His draft choices this year were questionable, at best, and there are still some glaring holes on his team's roster.

Tony Romo will need to put forth an MVP-type season for Dallas to have a chance at the postseason, and the team's defense will need to adjust swiftly to new defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin's direction as it switches from a 3-4 scheme to a 4-3.

OTA Dates

May 22-24
May 29-31
June 4-7

Minicamps

May 4-6 (Rookies)
June 12-14

Key Free-Agent Additions/Re-Signings

LB Ernie Sims
DE/OLB Anthony Spencer

Key Subtractions

LB Dan Connor
CB Mike Jenkins
RB Felix Jones
WR Kevin Ogletree
TE John Phillips
LB Brady Poppinga
DE Marcus Spears

Key Draft Picks

C Travis Frederick, Wisconsin (Round 1)
TE Gavin Escobar, San Diego State (Round 2)
WR Terrance Williams, Baylor (Round 3)
SS JJ Wilcox, Georgia Southern (Round 3)
RB Joseph Randle, Oklahoma State (Round 5)

Denver Broncos

10 of 32

As long as Peyton Manning is healthy, the Denver Broncos have a chance to win a Super Bowl.

The Broncos added another dynamic offensive weapon for Manning this spring in Wes Welker, and he'll be tough to stop with Eric Decker and Demaryius Thomas on the perimeter.

Denver's defense was one of the most feared units in the league last year, and Von Miller emerged as one of the NFL's premier superstars. Replacing Elvis Dumervil may prove to be a tough challenge, and John Elway may still be looking to add a veteran pass-rusher after failing to address this position of need in the draft.

This is a team that will be fun to watch in 2013, and it will be equally tough to defeat.

OTA Dates

May 21-23
May 30-June 1
June 4-7

Minicamps

May 11-13 (Rookies)
June 12-14

Key Free-Agent Additions/Re-Signings

LB Stewart Bradley
DT Terrance Knighton
CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie
OG Louis Vasquez
WR Wes Welker

Key Subtractions

DT Justin Bannan
LB Keith Brooking
DE Elvis Dumervil
C Dan Koppen
S Jim Leonhard
CB Tracy Porter
WR Brandon Stokley
DT Ty Warren
LB D.J. Williams

Key Draft Picks

DT Sylvester Williams, North Carolina (Round 1)
RB Montee Ball, Wisconsin (Round 2)
CB Kayvon Webster, South Florida (Round 3)
QB Zac Dysert, Miami (OH) (Round 7)

Detroit Lions

11 of 32

The Detroit Lions fell off a cliff last year after finally making the playoffs in 2012. The team imploded, and head coach Jim Schwartz may be on the hot seat before the 2013 season ever begins.

That said, there is no shortage of talent on Detroit's roster.

Matthew Stafford has plenty of weapons on offense, and the team made a bold decision to land one of the top pass-rushers available in this year's draft when it selected Ezekiel Ansah.

It will be interesting to see if the players on this team can come together and play as one. If they do, Detroit could be back on track with a winning season in 2013.

OTA Dates

May 21-22
May 24
May 29
May 31-June 1
June 4-5
June 7-8

Minicamps

May 11-13
June 12-14

Key Free-Agent Additions/Re-Signings

RB Reggie Bush
FS Louis Delmas
CB Chris Houston
DT Jason Jones
S Glover Quin

Key Subtractions

DE Cliff Avril
OT Gosder Cherilus
LB Justin Durant
CB Drayton Florence
DE Lawrence Jackson
DE Kyle Vanden Bosch

Key Draft Picks

DE Ezekiel Ansah, BYU (Round 1)
CB Darius Slay, Mississippi State (Round 2)
OG Larry Warford, Kentucky (Round 3)
DE Devin Taylor, South Carolina (Round 4)

Green Bay Packers

12 of 32

Green Bay Packers general manager Ted Thompson brings in top talent every year via the draft, and as long as Aaron Rodgers lines up behind center, this is a dangerous team capable of winning a Super Bowl.

An area of need that has long plagued this team on the offensive side of the ball was addressed this year in the draft as Thompson selected two of the top running backs available: Eddie Lacy and Jonathan Franklin.

With Clay Matthews leading the charge on the defensive side of the ball, Green Bay will be a difficult team to beat every Sunday.

OTA Dates

May 21-23
May 30-June 1
June 5-8

Minicamps

May 11-13 (Rookies)
June 12-14

Key Free-Agent Additions/Re-Signings

TE Jermichael Finley
LB Rob Francois
LB Brad Jones

Key Subtractions

RB Cedric Benson
TE Tom Crabtree
RB Ryan Grant
WR Greg Jennings
LB Erik Walden
DB Charles Woodson

Key Draft Picks

DE Datone Jones, UCLA (Round 1)
RB Eddie Lacy, Alabama (Round 2)
OT David Bakhtiari, Colorado (Round 4)
RB Johnathan Franklin, UCLA (Round 4)

Houston Texans

13 of 32

The Houston Texans have developed into a playoff contender under head coach Gary Kubiak.

Featuring one of the NFL's toughest defenses (led by J.J. Watt) and one of the NFL's best rushing attacks (led by Arian Foster), Houston has the ability to make nearly every contest into a grind-it-out slugfest.

The Texans added All-Pro safety Ed Reed to help solidify the secondary, too. If he can stay healthy and play to his maximum ability, Houston's defense will be a difficult nut to crack.

OTA Dates

May 21-22
May 24
May 29-31
June 4-7

Minicamps

June 12-14

Key Free-Agent Additions/Re-Signings

CB Brice McCain
FS Ed Reed
P Shane Lechler
CB Stanford Routt

Key Subtractions

CB Alan Ball
DE Connor Barwin
OG Antoine Caldwell
TE James Casey
K Shayne Graham
LB Bradie James
LB Barrett Ruud
S Glover Quin

Key Draft Picks

WR DeAndre Hopkins, Clemson (Round 1)
S D.J. Swearinger, South Carolina (Round 2)
DE Sam Montgomery, LSU (Round 3)
OLB Trevardo Williams, Connecticut (Round 4)

Indianapolis Colts

14 of 32

The Indianapolis Colts put together a magical season in 2012, winning 11 games and earning a spot in the playoffs. It was an inspired performance by the entire team, which came together and rallied behind head coach Chuck Pagano, who was fighting leukemia.

Andrew Luck cemented himself as one of the best young quarterbacks to come into the NFL in recent memory, and his arrow appears to be pointed up.

The team switched from its longtime 4-3 defensive scheme to a 3-4, and the transition will continue to be a work in progress this season.

Indy will need to execute at a high level to achieve similar success as it did a year ago, but the pieces are there for this young team to make another run at the postseason in 2013.

OTA Dates

May 15-17
May 22-24
June 4-7

Minicamps

May 4-6 (Rookies)
June 12-14

Key Free-Agent Additions/Re-Signings

CB Darius Butler
OT Gosder Cherilus
DT Ricky Jean Francois
DT Aubrayo Franklin
QB Matt Hasselbeck
FS LaRon Landry
P Pat McAfee
OG Donald Thomas
CB Cassius Vaughn
LB Erik Walden

Key Subtractions

WR Donnie Avery
DE Dwight Freeney
WR Austin Collie
DT Antonio Johnson
OT Winston Justice
RB Mewelde Moore
CB Jerraud Powers
QB Drew Stanton
LB Jamaal Westerman
S Tom Zbikowski

Key Draft Picks

OLB Bjoern Werner, Florida State (Round 1)
OG Hugh Thornton, Illinois (Round 3)
C Khaled Holmes, USC (Round 4)

Jacksonville Jaguars

15 of 32

The Jacksonville Jaguars won just two games last year and made a decision to roll with the quarterbacks currently on the roster heading into 2013.

Instead of targeting a top signal-caller in this year's draft, Jacksonville chose to draft Luke Joeckel, who will certainly help whoever lines up behind center by giving him more time to throw.

Jacksonville also added some solid defenders via the draft, but this team's fortunes will depend on whether Blaine Gabbert or Chad Henne can generate enough production on offense to score points.

OTA Dates

May 15-17
May 22-24
May 29-31

Minicamps

May 4-6 (Rookies)
June 12-14

Key Free-Agent Additions/Re-Signings

CB Alan Ball
RB Justin Forsett
LB Geno Hayes
C Brad Meester
DT Roy Miller
CB Antwaun Molden
WR Jordan Shipley

Key Subtractions

CB Derek Cox
DT Terrance Knighton
S Dawan Landry
CB Rashean Mathis
WR Laurent Robinson
CB Aaron Ross

Key Draft Picks

OT Luke Joeckel, Texas A&M (Round 1)
S Jonathan Cyprien, Florida International (Round 2)
WR Denard Robinson, Michigan (Round 5)

Kansas City Chiefs

16 of 32

After winning just two games last season, the Kansas City Chiefs brought on head coach Andy Reid, traded for quarterback Alex Smith and drafted an offensive tackle to protect his blind side with the No. 1 overall pick of the 2013 NFL draft.

This team won't look anything like it did last year.

Reid's West Coast offense should result in a big increase in scoring, and Smith isn't likely to turn the ball over half as much as the Matt Cassel/Brady Quinn combo from a year ago.

The biggest question mark lies on the defensive side of the ball. If Kansas City's defenders can rebound and play up to their potential, this team has a chance to greatly improve its winning percentage in 2013.

OTA Dates

May 21-22
May 24
May 29
May 31-June 1
June 4-5
June 7-8

Minicamps

May 11-13 (Rookies)
June 12-14

Key Free-Agent Additions/Re-Signings

OT Branden Albert
WR Donnie Avery
WR Dwayne Bowe
P Dustin Colquitt
QB Chase Daniel
DL Mike DeVito
TE Anthony Fasano
CB Dunta Robinson
QB Alex Smith
CB Sean Smith

Key Subtractions

TE Kevin Boss
WR Steve Breaston
QB Matt Cassel
DB Travis Daniels
DB Abram Elam
DT Glenn Dorsey
RB Peyton Hillis
OG Russ Hochstein
QB Brady Quinn
OT Eric Winston

Key Draft Picks

OT Eric Fisher, Central Michigan (Round 1)
TE Travis Kelce, Cincinnati (Round 3)
RB Knile Davis, Arkansas (Round 3)
ILB Nico Johnson, Alabama (Round 4)

Miami Dolphins

17 of 32

Miami Dolphins general manager Jeff Ireland has gone all in this winter/spring to bring in talented players both via free agency and the draft. This is a team that must win now, or Ireland is likely at risk of losing his job.

Second-year quarterback Ryan Tannehill will look to continue developing into a franchise quarterback after showing signs of promise with a solid rookie campaign. He's the unquestioned leader of Joe Philbin's offense, and the Dolphins will need him to have a big sophomore season if this team is to make it to the playoffs in 2013.

OTA Dates

May 22-24
May 29-31
June 11-14

Minicamps

May 4-6 (Rookies)
June 19-21

Key Free-Agent Additions/Re-Signings

S Chris Clemons
LB Dannell Ellerbe
WR Brandon Gibson
WR Brian Hartline
TE Dustin Keller
QB Matt Moore
DT Randy Starks
WR Mike Wallace
LB Philip Wheeler

Key Subtractions

LB Kevin Burnett
RB Reggie Bush
TE Anthony Fasano
LB Karlos Dansby
LT Jake Long
CB Sean Smith

Key Draft Picks

OLB/DE Dion Jordan, Oregon (Round 1)
CB Jamar Taylor, Boise State (Round 2)
OT Dallas Thomas, Tennessee (Round 3)

Minnesota Vikings

18 of 32

Expectations for the 2013 season are running high at Minnesota Vikings headquarters.

This team made huge strides last year, earning a wild-card spot, and Adrian Peterson came within nine yards of breaking Eric Dickerson's single-season rushing record.

General manager Rick Spielman has been busy this offseason, first trading Percy Harvin to the Seattle Seahawks, then signing Greg Jennings to a long-term deal. He capped off his free-agent moves by selecting three players in the first round of this year's draft—all of whom will be expected to make a big impact as rookies.

OTA Dates

May 29-31
June 5-7
June 11-14

Minicamps

May 4-6 (Rookies)
June 19-21

Key Free-Agent Additions/Re-Signings

QB Matt Cassel
FB Jerome Felton
LB Erin Henderson
WR Greg Jennings
OT Phillip Loadholt
WR Jerome Simpson

Key Subtractions

CB Jasper Brinkley
WR Devin Aromashodu
WR Michael Jenkins
CB Antoine Winfield
ILB E.J. Henderson

Key Draft Picks

DT Sharrif Floyd, Florida (Round 1)
CB Xavier Rhodes, Florida State (Round 1)
WR Cordarrelle Patterson, Tennessee (Round 1)

New England Patriots

19 of 32

The New England Patriots are a perennial Super Bowl contender, and this team will continue to be so until Tom Brady and Bill Belichick are no longer the men leading the charge.

The biggest need the Patriots had heading into the draft was a lack of talent and depth at the defensive back positions. Belichick didn't pick his first player until the second half of the second round, but he did target defenders to upgrade his burgeoning defense.

OTA Dates

May 21-22
May 24
May 29-31
June 4-5
June 7-8

Minicamps

May 10-12 (Rookies)
June 12-14

Key Free-Agent Additions/Re-Signings

CB Kyle Arrington
WR Donald Jones
CB Aqib Talib
OT Will Svitek
OT Sebastian Vollmer
RB/KR/PR Leon Washington
SS Adrian Wilson
RB LeGarrette Blount
Danny Amendola

Key Subtractions

WR Deion Branch
SS Patrick Chung
OG Donald Thomas
WR Wes Welker
RB Danny Woodhead

Key Draft Picks

OLB/DE Jamie Collins, Southern Miss (Round 2)
WR Aaron Dobson, Marshall, (Round 2)
CB Logan Ryan, Rutgers (Round 3)
S Duron Harmon, Rutgers (Round 3)

New Orleans Saints

20 of 32

With Sean Payton back on the sidelines calling plays for Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints offense, this team should rebound nicely after a dismal season a year ago.

Rob Ryan was brought on board to install his 3-4 defensive scheme, and there's a good chance the Saints will struggle on that side of the ball at times. By the middle of the season, however, the players should develop an affinity to what Ryan is doing and should be a strong unit in time for the playoff push.

Given the level of talent on both sides of the ball, it will be a huge surprise if New Orleans doesn't earn at least a wild-card spot in 2013.

OTA Dates

May 22-24
May 29-31
June 11-14

Minicamps

May 11-13 (Rookies)
June 5-7

Key Free-Agent Additions/Re-Signings

C Brian de la Puente
LB Will Herring
RB Chris Ivory
CB Keenan Lewis
WR Courtney Roby
TE Ben Watson
OLB Vincent Butler

Key Subtractions

OT Jermon Bushrod
DT Sedrick Ellis
WR Devery Henderson
TE David Thomas

Key Draft Picks

S Kenny Vaccaro, Texas (Round 1)
OT Terron Armstead, Arkansas-Pine Bluff (Round 3)
DT Jonathan Jenkins, Georgia (Round 3)

New York Giants

21 of 32

Eli Manning and the New York Giants suffered through a Super Bowl slump in 2012, failing to make the playoffs. The team was wildly inconsistent on both sides of the ball, and general manager Jerry Reese didn't shy away from making some big cuts this offseason.

Both front lines needed to be upgraded, and both were addressed in free agency and the draft.

One surprise pick from Reese during the draft was the selection of quarterback Ryan Nassib, who the team picked up in the fourth round. His value was simply too good to pass up at that point, and he'll be groomed as Manning's eventual replacement (or trade bait).

OTA Dates

May 23-24
May 30-June 1
June 4-5
June 7-8

Minicamps

May 11-13 (Rookies)
June 12-14

Key Free-Agent Additions/Re-Signings

OT Will Beatty
OG Kevin Boothe
LB Dan Connor
DT Cullen Jenkins
WR Louis Murphy
TE Brandon Myers
CB Aaron Ross
RB Ryan Torain
LB Keith Rivers
K Josh Brown

Key Subtractions

TE Martellus Bennett
DT Rocky Bernard
LB Michael Boley
RB Ahmad Bradshaw
DT Chris Canty
WR Domenik Hixon
OT Sean Locklear
FS Kenny Phillips
K Lawrence Tynes
DE Osi Umenyiora

Key Draft Picks

OT Justin Pugh, Syracuse (Round 1)
DT Johnathan Hankins, Ohio State (Round 2)
DE Damontre Moore, Texas A&M (Round 3)
QB Ryan Nassib, Syracuse (Round 4)

New York Jets

22 of 32

There isn't a team in the NFL that can compete with the New York Jets in terms of drama.

The addition of quarterback Geno Smith into the equation only made things juicier for New York's tabloids, and he will compete with Mark Sanchez, David Garrard and any other quarterback still on the roster when OTAs open up in May.

Rex Ryan got a few defenders in the draft who could be instant impact players for him. That said, it will be tough to replace Darrelle Revis, who was traded to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for a couple of draft picks, and there's still a lot of uncertainty about how this team can perform on Sundays in 2013.

OTA Dates

May 22-24
May 29-31
June 4
June 6-7

Minicamps

May 4-6 (Rookies)
June 12-14

Key Free-Agent Additions/Re-Signings

LB Antwan Barnes
OG Willie Colon
TE Jeff Cumberland
K Nick Folk
DT Antonio Garay
QB David Garrard
RB Mike Goodson
OT Austin Howard
Chris Ivory

Key Subtractions

S Yeremiah Bell
DE Mike DeVito
RB Shonn Greene
TE Dustin Keller
FS LaRon Landry
DT Sione Po'uha

Key Draft Picks

CB Dee Milliner, Alabama (Round 1)
DT Sheldon Richardson, Missouri (Round 1)
QB Geno Smith, West Virginia (Round 2)

Oakland Raiders

23 of 32

Oakland Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie is putting his fingerprints all over this franchise, and his handiwork is already producing blossoms which could turn into fruit sooner than anyone anticipated.

His calculating, thoughtful approach will give Raiders fans something to cheer about in the near future, but there's no doubt this team will still struggle to win games in 2013.

Trading Carson Palmer to the Arizona Cardinals and bringing in Matt Flynn in his stead was a prudent decision, but the team's offense will likely be a work in progress this upcoming season. The defense will also take time to develop, but rookies D.J. Hayden and Sio Moore should be able to contribute immediately.

OTA Dates

May 14-15
May 17
May 21-22
May 24
June 4-7

Minicamps

May 11-13 (Rookies)
June 12-14

Key Free-Agent Additions/Re-Signings

OT Khalif Barnes
LB Kevin Burnett
DE Jason Hunter
LB Kaluka Maiava
LB Nick Roach
DT Pat Sims
DT Vance Walker

Key Subtractions

DT Desmond Bryant
RB Mike Goodson
S Michael Huff
CB Mike Mitchell
DL Richard Seymour
LB Philip Wheeler

Key Draft Picks

CB D.J. Hayden, Houston (Round 1)
OT Menelik Watson, Florida State (Round 2)
OLB Sio Moore, Connecticut (Round 3)
QB Tyler Wilson, Arkansas (Round 4)

Philadelphia Eagles

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Nobody knows what to expect from Chip Kelly's Philadelphia Eagles in 2013.

There is enough talent on the roster to win a fair amount of games, but then again, that same talent was on display in 2012.

Whether it's Michael Vick, Nick Foles or Matt Barkley behind center, you can be sure Kelly will utilize his running backs far more than Andy Reid did last year. He ran the ball like crazy at Oregon and plans to do the same in the NFL.

The Eagles will be one of the most intriguing teams to watch this upcoming season.

OTA Dates

May 22-24
May 30-June 1
June 4-7

Minicamps

May 12-14 (Rookies)
June 12-14

Key Free-Agent Additions/Re-Signings

OLB Connor Barwin
TE James Casey
SS Patrick Chung
CB Bradley Fletcher
FS Kenny Phillips
DT Isaac Sopoaga
CB Cary Williams

Key Subtractions

CB Nnamdi Asomugha
OT Demetress Bell
OT King Dunlap
DT Cullen Jenkins
DT Michael Patterson
CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie

Key Draft Picks

OT Lane Johnson, Oklahoma (Round 1)
TE Zach Ertz, Stanford (Round 2)
QB Matt Barkley, USC (Round 4)
CB Jordan Poyer, Oregon State (Round 7)

Pittburgh Steelers

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The Pittsburgh Steelers failed to make the playoffs last year, thanks in part to an aging defense that couldn't generate turnovers and an offensive line that couldn't protect Ben Roethlisberger.

General manager Kevin Colbert has failed to improve the offensive line to this point, but he did add a couple of nice defenders, including outside linebacker Jarvis Jones, who should be an instant starter for Dick LeBeau's defense in 2013.

Colbert also gave Roethlisberger another speedy receiver to replace Mike Wallace and he selected one of the best running backs in this year's draft. Markus Wheaton and Le'Veon Bell will both be big parts of the Steelers offensive attack in 2013.

OTA Dates

May 22-24
May 29-31
June 4-7

Minicamps

May 4-6 (Rookies)
June 12-14

Key Free-Agent Additions/Re-Signings

RB Baron Batch
WR Plaxico Burress
CB William Gay
RB Isaac Redman
WR Emmanuel Sanders
TE Matt Spaeth

Key Subtractions

FS Will Allen
OG Willie Colon
DT Casey Hampton
LB James Harrison
P Jeremy Kapinos
CB Keenan Lewis
RB Rashard Mendenhall
FS Ryan Mundy
TE Leonard Pope
OT Max Starks
CB DeMarcus Van Dyke
WR Mike Wallace

Key Draft Picks

OLB Jarvis Jones, Georgia (Round 1)
RB Le'Veon Bell, Michigan State (Round 2)
WR Markus Wheaton, Oregon State (Round 3)
QB Landry Jones, Oklahoma (Round 4)

San Diego Chargers

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New San Diego Chargers general manager Tom Telesco has been busy this offseason trimming the fat off of this team's roster, and he made bold choices in the draft.

Philip Rivers only has a few good years left in him, but his NFL shelf life will be greatly extended with better protection than he got last year. Telesco drafted D.J. Fluker to solidify the right side of the line, and Fluker should really help Ryan Mathews break out in 2013.

Manti Te'o will replace Takeo Spikes on the inside of San Diego's 3-4 defense, and this was a perfect landing spot for the beleaguered Golden Domer.

OTA Dates

May 29-31
June 5-7
June 11-14

Minicamps

May 11-13 (Rookies)
June 19-21

Key Free-Agent Additions/Re-Signings

RB Ronnie Brown
CB Derek Cox
OT King Dunlap
KR Richard Goodman
OG Rich Ohrnberger
TE John Phillips
OG Chad Rinehart
RB Danny Woodhead

Key Subtractions

LB Antwan Barnes
CB Antoine Cason
DT Aubrayo Franklin
DT Antonio Garay
OLB Shaun Phillips
ILB Takeo Spikes
OG Louis Vasquez

Key Draft Picks

OT D.J. Fluker, Alabama (Round 1)
ILB Manti Te'o, Notre Dame (Round 2)
WR Keenan Allen, California (Round 3)

San Francisco 49ers

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The San Francisco 49ers feature as loaded a roster as any team in the NFL.

General manager Trent Baalke has turned the NFL draft into an art form, and head coach Jim Harbaugh has his players ready for war every Sunday.

This team was only a play or two away from winning Super Bowl XLVII, and it actually got better this offseason. That's a scary thought for opposing teams in the NFC, and it looks like the 49ers are set up for a potential dynasty.

OTA Dates

May 22-24
May 29-31
June 4-7

Minicamps

May 11-13 (Rookies)
June 12-14

Key Free-Agent Additions/Re-Signings

WR Anquan Boldin
S Craig Dahl
K Phil Dawson
DT Glenn Dorsey
LB Dan Skuta
S Darcel McBath
WR Marlon Moore
CB Nnamdi Asomugha

Key Subtractions

DT Ricky Jean Francois
WR Ted Ginn
S Dashon Goldson
QB Alex Smith
DT Isaac Sopoaga
TE Delanie Walker

Key Draft Picks

S Eric Reid, LSU (Round 1)
DE/OLB Cornellius "Tank" Carradine (Round 2)
TE Vance McDonlald, Rice (Round 2)
DE/OLB Corey Lemonier, Auburn (Round 3)
WR Quinton Patton, Louisiana Tech (Round 4)
RB Marcus Lattimore, South Carolina (Round 4)

Seattle Seahawks

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No team in the NFL wanted to face the Seattle Seahawks late last year. Pete Carroll's squad was rolling teams, and the scary part is that Russell Wilson is just getting his feet wet.

Then Seattle acquired Percy Harvin, Antoine Winfield, Cliff Avril and Michael Bennett this offseason.

This team is scary good. If Wilson continues progressing as he did last year, nobody will be surprised to see the Seahawks in Super Bowl XLVIII.

OTA Dates

May 22-24
May 30-June 1
June 4-7

Minicamps

May 11-13 (Rookies)
June 12-14

Key Free-Agent Additions/Re-Signings

CB Antoine Winfield
DE Cliff Avril
DE Michael Bennett
WR Percy Harvin
K Steven Hauschka

Key Subtractions

DT Alan Branch
LB Leroy Hill
DT Jason Jones
WR Ben Obomanu
CB Marcus Trufant
RB/KR/PR Leon Washington

Key Draft Picks

RB Christine Michael, Texas A&M (Round 2)
DT Jordan Hill, Penn State (Round 3)
DT Jesse Williams, Alabama (Round 5)

St. Louis Rams

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St. Louis Rams general manager Les Snead is building a contender for Jeff Fisher.

This young team is on the verge of being able to hang with the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks in the NFC West, which is no small thing. The Rams defeated the 49ers once last year and forced a tie, and you can be sure we'll see a much improved team on both sides of the ball in 2013.

Sam Bradford finally has some dynamic receivers, thanks to Snead's draft choices, and the signing of offensive tackle Jake Long should help him stay healthy enough to use them this year.

OTA Dates

May 15-16
May 18
May 22-23
May 25
June 5-8

Minicamps

May 11-13 (Rookies)
June 12-14

Key Free-Agent Additions/Re-Signings

TE Jared Cook
DE William Hayes
LT Jake Long

Key Subtractions

WR Danny Amendola
S Craig Dahl
LB Bradley Fletcher
WR Brandon Gibson
RB Steven Jackson
DT Trevor Laws
WR Steve Smith
OT Chris Williams

Key Draft Picks

WR Tavon Austin, West Virginia (Round 1)
OLB Alec Ogletree, Georgia (Round 1)
S T.J. McDonald, USC (Round 3)
WR Stedman Baildy, West Virginia (Round 3)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers appeared to be taking big strides toward competency in Greg Schiano's rookie season as the team's head coach but faltered down the stretch.

The team featured the worst pass defense in the league at the end of the year, prompting general manager Mark Dominik to make some big moves to improve that glaring weakness. Darrelle Revis was brought on in a trade from the New York Jets and Dashon Goldson was a big free-agent acquisition.

The team also selected quarterback Mike Glennon in the third round of the draft, putting Josh Freeman on notice that he must perform or be replaced.

OTA Dates

May 15
May 17-18
May 21-22
May 24
June 4-5
June 7-8

Minicamps

May 4-6 (Rookies)
June 12-14

Key Free-Agent Additions/Re-Signings

LB Jonathan Casillas
TE Tom Crabtree
FS Dashon Goldson
P Chas Henry
WR Kevin Ogletree
CB Darrelle Revis

Key Subtractions

RB LeGarrette Blount
TE Dallas Clark
DB Ronde Barber
DE Michael Bennett
CB E.J. Biggers
LB Quincy Black
RT Jeremy Trueblood

Key Draft Picks

CB Johnthan Banks, Mississippi State (Round 2)
QB Mike Glennon, North Carolina State (Round 3)
DE William Gholston, Michigan State (Round 4)

Tennessee Titans

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The Tennessee Titans doubled down on offense this offseason, providing running back Chris Johnson with competition and blockers. Either he'll have a huge year or Shonn Greene will, provided the two offensive guards the team brought on stay healthy.

Quarterback Jake Locker should also have a breakout year, as the team signed tight end Delanie Walker to replace Jared Cook and drafted receiver Justin Hunter early in Round 2.

If the team's defense holds up its end of the bargain and continues to improve, Tennessee could be a fringe playoff team in 2013.

OTA Dates

May 30-June 1
June 5-7
June 11-12
June 14-15

Minicamps

May 11-12 (Rookies)
June 19-21

Key Free-Agent Additions/Re-Signings

QB Ryan Fitzpatrick
RB Shonn Greene
OG Andy LeVitre
TE Delanie Walker
S Bernard Pollard
S George Wilson

Key Subtractions

S Jordan Babineaux
TE Jared Cook
QB Matt Hasselbeck
DT Sen'Derrick Marks
LB Will Witherspoon
DE Jarius Wynn

Key Draft Picks

OG Chance Warmack, Alabama (Round 1)
WR Justin Hunter, Tennessee (Round 2)
CB Blidi Wreh-Wilson, Connecticut (Round 3)
OLB Zaviar Gooden, Missouri (Round 3)
C Brian Schwenke, California (Round 4)

Washington Redskins

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The Washington Redskins are relevant again, thanks to Robert Griffin III and Alfred Morris.

The two rookies were sensational last year, and provided RG3 returns from his knee injury on time and can stay healthy, the Redskins have a great chance of duplicating their playoff run from a year ago.

The team's defense will get Brian Orakpo and Adam Carriker back on defense after both suffered season-ending injuries last year, and the team drafted a few talented defensive backs to shore up what was a weak secondary in 2012.

OTA Dates