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Buccaneers Begin Offseason Workouts April 21st

Originally posted on Bucs Report | By Alf Colmenar | Last updated Apr 9, 2025 11:29 AM ET

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will return to training on April 21 , just before the 2025 NFL Draft. This will mark the start of the team’s offseason workout program, which will conclude with a mandatory minicamp from June 10-12 . Buccaneers offseason workouts begin.

High participation expected in a voluntary program

Although the NFL’s offseason program is mostly voluntary , the Buccaneers typically have a high attendance rate. The program is divided into three phases , progressing from physical conditioning to more competitive-level practices.

Tampa Bay joins 24 other teams that begin their offseason on April 21 or 22. Only teams with new head coaches can start up to two weeks earlier.

Phases of the NFL offseason program

Phase 1 (2 weeks): Only includes meetings, physical training and rehabilitation.
Phase 2 (3 weeks): Adds field work, without contact or confrontations between attack and defense.
Phase 3 (4 weeks): Includes up to 10 days of OTA practices , with 11 vs 11, 9 vs 7 and 7 vs 7 drills, although still without actual physical contact.

Buccaneers Offseason Schedule

Because April 21 is the latest possible start date, the program will be more condensed this year:

OTA Practices (8 in total) :
First block: from Tuesday 27 to Friday 30 May
Second block: from Monday, June 2 to Thursday, June 5
Mandatory Minicamp : June 10-12

Rookie minicamp and rookie development

Teams can also organize a rookie development program of up to seven weeks . In 2025, it will begin on May 12 and include the traditional rookie minicamp , which this year will be held in Tampa on May 9 and 10 , immediately following the draft.

Conclusion: Back to work with adjusted schedule of offseason training Buccaneers

With a late start date, the Buccaneers will optimize their offseason to thoroughly prepare for a 2025 season that promises to be exciting. Key factors will be watching the performance of young players, new signings, and how the team maintains the chemistry that led them to the playoffs in 2024.

This article first appeared on Bucs Report and was syndicated with permission.

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