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Key dates on Ravens' calendar: Offseason program opens April 6

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The Baltimore Ravens have announced key offseason dates, beginning with April 6 media availability at the Under Armour Performance Center. The schedule includes rookie minicamp in early May, OTAs starting May 18, and mandatory minicamp in June, with multiple media access opportunities throughout the

The Baltimore Ravens have announced key offseason dates, beginning with media availability on April 8 at the Under Armour Performance Center. The schedule includes the rookie minicamp in early May, OTAs starting May 18, and mandatory minicamp in June, with multiple media access opportunities throughout the program. The NFL has yet to announce its nine-week off-season workout routine for all 32 teams.

The training programs are divided into three phases: one mandatory minicamp for the entire roster and one rookie minicamp for each group. Baltimore has a new head coach and staff, allowing for the Ravens to begin off-season activities ahead of the league-defined date. Phase One  consists of the first two weeks of the program, with activities limited to meetings, strength and conditioning, and physical rehabilitation only.

Phase Two  consists of the next three weeks of the program and features on-field workouts that may include individual or group instruction. Expert NFL picks:  Exclusive betting insights only at USA TODAY. Phase Three  consists of the next four weeks of the program, during which teams may conduct 10 days of organized team practice, or "OTAs.

" No live contact is permitted, but 7-on-7, 9-on-7, and 11-on-11 drills are allowed. With the rest of the offseason schedule now completed, here are key dates to watch. Offseason workout program: April 6 The Baltimore Ravens will host media availability at the Under Armour Performance Center in Owings Mills on Wednesday, April 8, to launch the 2026 offseason training program, which begins on Monday, April 6.