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M&T Bank Stadium – without a doubt – is where NFL excitement begins any given Sunday. And that’s

because Baltimore Ravens home games and M&T Bank Stadium have become synonymous with winning.Since earning their first Super Bowl title in 2000, the Ravens have posted an impressive home record of 100-36, the NFL’s second-best winning percentage (.735) entering 2017.Located at the south point of Camden Yards, M&T Bank Stadium stands as a premier NFL sports facility. Fans – proud of their Baltimore heritage – enjoy the latest technology, including stunning 4K ultra-high definition displays on the RavensVision video boards, a high-density Wi-Fi network and state-of-the-art concourse designs. Combined with these exclusive amenities, the game’s excitement gives fans, friends and families an opportunity to enjoy the day together. With a capacity of 71,008, this impressive structure draws its distinctive design from the best of Baltimore’s architecture.Completed in 1998 at a cost of $220 million, the stadium has 130 suites and 8,196 club seats. HOK architects designed both Oriole Park at Camden Yards and the Ravens’ home. The latter was completed in less than two years and funded through a combination of proceeds generated from debt service paid by lottery proceeds, the sale of tax-exempt revenue bonds and the Ravens.

• Army-Navy Football – 2000, 2007, 2014, 2016• Maryland vs. Georgia Tech Football – 1998• Maryland vs. Navy Football – 2005, 2010• Morgan State Football – 1998-2000• Navy vs. Notre Dame Football – 2002, 2006, 2008• Maryland vs. West Virginia Football – 2013• Navy vs. Ohio State Football – 2014• Maryland vs. Penn State Football – 2015• Salisbury vs. Frostburg Football – 1999• Baltimore Bayhawks Lacrosse – 2002 Season• ACC Lacrosse Tournaments – 2005-06• Day of Rivals Lacrosse Classic – 2009-10• Inside Lacrosse Faceoff Classic – 2007-13• NCAA Lacrosse Championships – ‘03, ‘04, ‘07, ‘10, ‘11, ’14• Calvert Hall-Loyola & City-Poly Football• MPSSAA* State HS FB Champ. – 2002-15• Chelsea vs. AC Milan International Soccer – 2009

• Man City vs. Inter Milan International Soccer – 2010 • Tottenham vs. Liverpool International Soccer – 2012 • CONCACAF Gold Cup – 2013, 2015 • Dew Tour – 2007-08 • Monster Jam – 2011-13 • HFStival – 1999 (Red Hot Chili Peppers), 2005 (Foo Fighters) • Metallica “Summer Sanitarium Tour” – 2000 • Kenny Chesney Concert – 2008 • U2 360° Tour Concert – 2011 • Jay-Z/Justin Timberlake “Legends of The Summer” – 2013 • Jay-Z & Beyonce ”On The Run” – 2014 • Billy Joel in Concert – 2015 • One Direction “On The Road Again” – 2015 • Beyonce “The Formation World Tour” – 2016 • Metallica “WorldWired Tour” – 2017 * Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association

Photo by David Wallace - Aerial Photography, Annapolis, MD

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M&T BANK STADIUM ENHANCEMENTSThe Baltimore Ravens are in the midst of a three-year, approximately $120 million self-funded investment that will enhance the fan experience at M&T Bank Stadium. Demonstrating a continued commitment to create an exceptional gameday atmosphere, the improvements include new 4K ultra-high definition video displays, escalators and elevators to the upper deck, a new sound system and upgraded kitchen facilities.“Not only will these improvements keep the stadium fresh, but they will enrich our gameday experience by delivering added convenience, entertainment and excitement,” Ravens president Dick Cass stated. “We constantly strive to create a ‘wow’ factor for our fans.”The stadium, which originally cost $220 million to build, opened in 1998. Since then, the Ravens have spent approximately $100 million on past enhancements, including a $45 million investment from 2013-15 to install Wi-Fi capabilities, advanced LED video displays, redesigned concession stands and upgraded concourses.

PHASE ONEConstruction on the first phase of improvements, which are estimated to cost $32 million, is being fully funded by the Ravens. The following enhancements will be completed by the start of the 2017 NFL season: Video Displays (see rendering below): Two dramatic, 4K ultra-high definition video displays, which double the width of the stadium’s previous standard HD boards, are positioned behind each end zone below the upper level. These new boards, measuring approximately 200 feet wide and 36 feet high, equal the highest resolution and clearest picture of any stadium video display in the United States. To fully enhance the in-stadium video production, the Ravens have also expanded the audio/video control room and installed 4K cameras, lenses and control equipment. The Ravens have invested in 11 manned cameras and

additional robotic cameras, which provide fans with more angles of live action, statistics and replays than ever before. Another improvement is the addition of new LED ribbon displays, which were installed around the seating bowl’s suite level. In total, the Ravens installed more than 28,000 square feet of video displays.

PHASES TWO AND THREEConstruction on the second and third phases will begin following the 2017 and 2018 NFL seasons, respectively. These improvements will include the following enhancements: Escalators and Elevators: Escalators and elevators to the 500 level will be installed to improve crowd flow and ensure convenience for fans accessing seats in the upper level.

“Corner Notch” Suites & Video Boards (see rendering above): New suites will be built into each open notch of the stadium’s upper bowl. Large 4K ultra-high definition video boards, measuring approximately 33 feet wide and 44 feet high, will also be installed atop each of the four suites, providing fans with additional in-game content, NFL highlights/scores, statistics and fantasy information. Club Level: All concession stands, restrooms and bar/lounge areas on the stadium’s club level will receive upgrades. These developments will enhance the area’s general design/comfort, audio/video capabilities, quality of service and food options.Improved Kitchen Facilities: The stadium will undergo kitchen renovations and have an additional kitchen built, improving the quality of food and providing more options at concession stands throughout the entire venue.Sound System: A new sound system in the seating bowl will be installed.

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VIDEO SCREENS & WI-FI• In 2017, the Baltimore Ravens made an investment to create a more immersive gameday experience for the fans at M&T Bank Stadium. Designed and created by Prismview, a Samsung Electronics Company, the updated and enhanced RavensVision high definition 4K video screens each measure 36 feet high and 201 feet wide. Each display is the equivalent of a 2,448-inch flat panel television. It would take over 1,000 40-inch flat screen TVs to equal one of these giant LED (light emitting diode) displays. Each display has extreme contrast face plastics combined with over 6 million individual LED pixels providing brilliant images in bright sunlight and during night events.• The high definition resolution allows for some of the best graphics and game action video in the league, live game highlights from around the NFL, instant replays, scores, statistics, plus player updates and features.• The two giant screens are made up of modular LED panels – 13 inches wide by 6.5 inches tall. Each of these premium LED modules contain 512 pixels, spaced only 10mm - 0.39” - apart. Due to the massive size of these displays, these panels were assembled from 50 sections. Each display weighs in at an amazing 76,500 pounds.• In cooperation with WJHW, VPC and the Baltimore Ravens production team, BeckTV, a leader in broadcast design and installation, created a leading-edge production facility for M&T Bank Stadium. The brand-new control room includes state of the art systems for 4K/HD replay, graphics and cameras to help produce world class programming. In addition to 11 manned cameras, the Ravens have 15 robotic cameras contributing to the gameday production.

• The addition of four new LED ribbon boards on the Club Level and Suite Level fascias around M&T Bank Stadium further elevate the in-stadium atmosphere. These dynamic displays measure a combined 2,373 feet with almost three times the pixel resolution over the previous ribbon boards, providing amazing clarity throughout the stadium. This improvement adds excitement and aims to increase fan engagement. • With over 28,000 square feet of total display area, the new RavensVison displays, corner displays and LED ribbons combine over 20 million pixels to create one of the most captivating experiences in the NFL. Capable of fully animated graphics and static images, these displays dazzle viewers and complement the on-field excitement. • Two high definition video boards measuring 8 feet high and 30 feet wide were installed at the concourse entrances of Gates A and D in 2013. (Approximately 60 percent of fans enter Gate A for all stadium events.) • During the 2015 offseason, the Ravens invested in a $5 million project to install Wi-Fi access for fans at M&T Bank Stadium. Installation of this Wi-Fi system provides fans the ability to access their social media channels, check fantasy scores, post photos and videos, and follow game information.• Additionally, in 2015, the Ravens installed the capability to show 360-degree replays with a newly-implemented and upgraded Intel freeD system. By using 38 cameras placed around the stadium, fans can view angles of action previously impossible to see. The Ravens were the first NFL franchise capable of providing 360-degree shots, and the technology won a Sports Emmy Award for best in Technical Achievement from Super Bowl 50.

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SIGHTLINES• Front row seating in the lower level is 6 feet above the grass playing field, high enough to eliminate any issue with obstructed views. In addition, the front row is only a short distance of 50 feet from the playing field sidelines and 20 feet from the back of the end zones.• The distinct upper seating area includes open “notches” in each stadium corner, allowing spectacular views of downtown Baltimore. SEATING• With a seating capacity of 71,008, the stadium is substantially larger than its sister baseball park to the north. At 1.6 million square feet, it is nearly double Oriole Park at Camden Yards’ size. Seating for the disabled is located on every level.• The 8,196 club seats at M&T Bank Stadium offer extra-wide comfort, plus VIP parking, access to the club lounges serving specialty foods, fully-staffed bars, concierge services and scenic views of downtown Baltimore.• Each of the 130 suites at M&T Bank Stadium are between 20-24 ticketed suites. Each features upscale lounge furniture, a private kitchen, high-definition TVs, a private restroom, VIP parking and personal catering. Many other exclusive amenities and events are also available to suite owners.AMENITIES/DESIGN• As part of a two-year, $35 million investment that began in 2013, the Ravens enhanced the fan experience at M&T Bank Stadium with improvements to video boards, concession stands and all concourses.• All 16 lower concourse concession stands were upgraded, with these enhancements improving the speed of service, and also the freshness and quality of food, much of which is prepared directly in front of fans. • Additional concession stand improvements included digital menu boards and full upgrades to all condiment counters. Renovations to the 24 upper concourse concession stands were completed prior to the 2014 NFL season. • Additionally, in 2013 and 2014, all concourses were redesigned with a “Ravenized” theme, influenced by the brick and steel look of M&T Bank Stadium’s exterior and buildings on the Camden Yards complex. These features include support columns wrapped in brick, purple accent lighting and enhanced directional signage throughout each of the venue’s concourses.• Extra-wide concourses (44-64 ft.) allow easier fan movement. Seven public elevators, numerous ramps and two escalators (to Club Level) assist the fan traffic.• There are 44 concession stands, including 601 total points of sale, in the upper, lower and club levels with gameday fare, including Baltimore’s signature favorites, such as crab cakes.• Club Level decor features a historical perspective of football in Baltimore highlighting great games, teams and players from the area’s rich football history.

TRANSPORTATION AND STADIUM SITE• Located at 1101 Russell Street, M&T Bank Stadium is surrounded on all sides by the following elevated roadways: I-95 and the Hamburg St. bridge to the north; I-95 and I-395 (plus Light Rail line) to the east; the Ostend St. bridge to the south; and the Russell St. viaduct to the west.• Fans can easily access the stadium using mass transit. The Light Rail has a drop-off point located directly outside Gate B and the subway system has stops within walking distance of the stadium.• Parking in stadium lots, managed by SP+, (410) 347-9330, is limited to permit holders, but downtown garages are also available for gameday parking, just a short walk away. Parking in offsite lots can be reserved in advance with Parking Panda at baltimoreravens.com/parking.• For a safe and convenient ride, take advantage of the Uber Pickup Zone located at the Oriole Park Home Plate Plaza. When ready to request a ride, exit the stadium via Gate A and head up Ravens Walk towards Oriole Park and the Uber Pickup Zone at Home Plate Plaza, adjacent to Lot A.• Tailgating is welcomed in select lots at M&T Bank Stadium. For complete Tailgate Lot information, call the Ravens’ Ticket Office at (410) 261-7283.

• In October 2002, after the passing of iconic QB Johnny Unitas, the Ravens erected a statue (left) of the Colts’ legend outside Gate A. The piece was sculpted by local artist Frederick Kail, who was commissioned by a grassroots group

that included donations from the Steve Bisciotti family, the Art Modell family, the Baltimore Orioles and numerous others. One of the signature elements of the bronze work is the famous black high tops – John’s favorite football shoe. Many Ravens fans touch the left shoe of the statue for good luck prior to every game.

• In 2014, the Ravens unveiled in this plaza area a second statue (left) – one of former LB Ray Lewis, another Baltimore icon and perhaps the greatest defender in NFL history. Original PSL season ticket holders also have the opportunity to locate

their names etched in one of two PSL Walls of Honor. These names are a tribute to the great Ravens football fans who have supported the team that has brought Baltimore and Maryland two Super Bowl Championships (2000 and 2012).

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MASCOT POEThe gameday experience at M&T Bank Stadium is designed to offer Ravens fans a festive and colorful atmosphere by providing a variety of entertainment and excitement. And it wouldn’t be complete without the Ravens’ fun-loving mascot, Poe. If you would like to book Poe to fly into your next function, please visit: www.baltimoreravens.com/mascots.

RAVENS CHEERLEADERSThe Ravens’ cheerleading squad has 16 members on the dance team and 39 members on the stunt team. The cheerleading squad is the only NFL team with both a dance and co-ed stunt team. Cheerleaders also spend time in our community helping raise funds for charities and foundations in the Baltimore area. To schedule an appearance, visit: www.baltimoreravens.com/cheerleaders.

BALTIMORE’S MARCHING RAVENSOver 150 musicians and crew members comprise Baltimore’s Marching Ravens. John Ziemann directed the Colts’ Marching Band, which evolved into the Ravens’ current musical performers. BMR is deeply involved in charitable causes and raises funds to help support the Baltimore community. For information on scheduling these dynamic performers, visit: www.baltimoreravens.com/band.

LIVE RAVENSThe Ravens’ live mascots, Rise and Conquer, live at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore and can be visited by fans. Fans also have an opportunity to see the birds appear at home games and a number of different Ravens events throughout the calendar year. For more information, visit: www.baltimoreravens.com/mascots.

In May of 2016, the Ravens switched from artificial turf to natural grass at M&T Bank Stadium for the start of the 2016 season. As team president Dick Cass stated, “The players really wanted to play on grass, and that was a key consideration.” Baltimore had natural grass in the stadium when it first opened in 1998, but then the Ravens changed to an artificial turf from Sportexe Momentum Turf for the 2003 season, and then replaced that with a newer Shaw Momentum 51 turf prior to the start of 2010. The Ravens now play on this new strain of grass, developed on a sod farm in North Carolina, that is a mixture of Bermuda and some rye. Officials believe it is more robust than what was previously played on in the stadium. The Ravens also use special artificial lights/lamps to keep grass growing where the field is shaded, particularly during the winter months.

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On May 21, 2014, M&T Bank and the Baltimore Ravens announced a 10-year, $60 million extension of their

partnership, which includes the continuation of naming rights to M&T Bank Stadium and an array of community-focused programs, including a new initiative focused on helping at-risk children in Baltimore.The partnership, which began as a 15-year agreement in 2003 and was extended through 2027, has proven to reach far beyond the stadium and into the community through a range of joint initiatives.“M&T Bank’s partnership with the Ravens isn’t about a name on a building – it’s about combining the strengths of our two teams to build a better, stronger Baltimore,” said the late M&T Bank president and COO Mark Czarnecki.Founded in 1856, M&T Bank Corp. is one of the 20 largest U.S. commercial bank holding companies, with more than 650 branch offices, 1,500 ATMs and 15,000 employees in New York, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C., Virginia, West Virginia, New Jersey, Florida, Delaware and Toronto, Canada.“Our partnership with M&T is based on shared values and has produced impact on both companies and this community,” said Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti. “This agreement is a natural extension of our strong relationship and mutual commitment to pursuing excellence and strengthening this region. We look forward to continuing to work with M&T and helping those in need.”

A component of the partnership was the initiative to establish a Judith P. Hoyer Early Child Care and Family Education Center (Judy Center), which provides comprehensive services to increase school readiness for at-risk children under age five and their families. The Judy Center is located at Arundel Elementary/Middle School in the Cherry Hill section of Baltimore City and is being organized through the Baltimore Community Foundation (BCF). The Ravens and M&T provided a total of $600,000 in funding for the project.Other community initiatives include the following:M&T Bank Honor Rows:

Since 2003, M&T Bank and the Baltimore Ravens have honored over 11,000 young people from a range of organizations, including Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Chesapeake, recognizing their outstanding volunteer work. For each Ravens home game, 100 young people receive tickets, Honor Rows t-shirts, a pre-game on-field visit and official in-game recognition on the RavensVision HD video screens.

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M&T Bank Touchdown for Teachers:The Touchdown for Teachers program recognizes local teachers for outstanding service to their schools and communities. Five finalists are chosen annually based on their involvement in the school or

community, degree of positive impact and their demonstrated commitment to education. The 2017 grand prize was awarded to Antonio Mason, who is the third-grade English Language Arts (ELA) teacher at Hazelwood Elementary/Middle and is a three-time Teacher of the Year nominee for Baltimore City. The five nominated educators each received a personalized Ravens jersey and an award plaque. Mason was presented with a check for $2,000 in grant funds by QB Joe Flacco (right), while the runners-up were awarded $500 in grant funds.

Ravens Foundation Partner:Since the inception of the partnership in 2003, more than $1 million has been allocated from M&T to the Ravens Foundation, Inc. to support a range of community initiatives. Each year, M&T Bank employees volunteer to help at Ravens community events, including food drives, Habitat for Humanity builds, back-to-school supply distributions and Earth Day clean-ups.

Partnership Facts:On gameday, M&T Bank is featured on an array of interior and exterior stadium signage and branding, seen by 71,008 fans and millions more on TV. As the Ravens’ official bank, M&T Bank provides banking services through nine ATMs located throughout the stadium and an M&T booth on RavensWalk. The partnership is based on shared values and reaches far beyond the stadium and into the community through a range of joint initiatives combining the strengths of the two organizations to build a better, stronger Baltimore.

Under John Harbaugh, the Ravens are 54-18 in games played in Baltimore, ranking as the league’s third-best home mark since the 2008 NFL campaign began.

NFL’S BEST REGULAR SEASON HOME RECORDS(John Harbaugh Era / 2008-16)

Rk. Team Record Pct.1. New England Patriots 62-10 .8612. Green Bay Packers 55-16-1 .7713. Baltimore Ravens 54-18 .7504. Pittsburgh Steelers 52-20 .7225. Seattle Seahawks 49-23 .681

Simply put, the Baltimore Ravens have been dominant at home since the day they arrived in Charm City. Below are the Ravens’ respective home records and corresponding NFL rankings during several periods.

RAVENS HOME RECORDS(NFL Rankings)

Time Period (Milestone) Record NFL RankSince 2010 (Past Seven Seasons) 42-14 4Since 2008 (John Harbaugh Arrival) 54-18 3Since 2000 (First Super Bowl Season) 100-36 2Since 1998 (M&T Bank Stadium Opened) 108-44 3Since 1996 (Team’s Inception) 115-52-1 5

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• The stadium’s efficient irrigation system and adaptive vegetation reduces 30% of its potable water for outside irrigation.

• Electricity at the stadium was reduced from 15,952,984 kilowatt hours in 2005 to 10,881,579 in 2012.

• The electricity savings of 5,071,405 kilowatt hours can heat about 440 homes for a year.

• Installation of waterless urinals & water-efficient restroom fixtures saves the stadium over 3 million gallons of water per year.

• 43% water reduction with the installation of over 400 waterless urinals.

• 38% of M&T Bank Stadium staff use alternative transportation to work, contributing to the stadium’s carbon footprint reduction of 123,070 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions per year.

• 71% of regularly-occupied spaces have access to outdoor views of Baltimore.

• The stadium is 27% above the national average in energy efficiency.

• The stadium recycles 31% of its regular waste.

“I’m pleased to celebrate the LEED-certified Gold designation with our World Champions. Working together, we’re meeting some of the most ambitious energy reduction goals in the nation, fostering innovation and job creation that will lead to a better, more sustainable future for our children.”

- Former Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley

“The Ravens attempt to set a standard in everything they do, both on and off the field. Working hard to stay green and sustainable at M&T Bank Stadium is another example of the Ravens doing the right thing in their community at a consistently-high level.”

- NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell

“In conjunction with and support from the Maryland Stadium Authority, the Ravens wanted to step forward as a leader in the stadium industry by pushing the envelope with efficiency and sustainability. Our staff, headed by Roy Sommerhof, used creative strategies that produced significant energy and maintenance efficiencies and cost savings.”

- Baltimore Ravens President Dick Cass

“Achieving LEED status does more than showcase our commitment to the environment. This standard of excellence enhances the value of our stadium. For many sports and entertainment entities, sustainability is a key factor in selecting venues. This designation improves our chances to attract these events.”

- Maryland Stadium Authority Chairman John Morton III

Ravens president Dick Cass (left) and former Maryland governor Martin O’Malley (right) accept the LEED-certified Gold designation from Jason Hartke (center) of the U.S. Green Building Council.

In 2013, the Ravens, in partnership with the Maryland Stadium Authority (MSA), earned a LEED-certified Gold designation for M&T Bank Stadium from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) strives to deliver energy- and water-efficient, healthy, environmentally-friendly, cost-savings buildings, homes and communities.

M&T Bank Stadium is the first existing outdoor professional sports facility in the United States – including all NFL and Major League Baseball stadiums – to receive USGBC’s Gold rating. A LEED certification is recognized across the globe as the premier mark of achievement in green building.

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IN THEIR OWN WORDS

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RAVENSVISION

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Pictured above is the Ravens’ radio team of Gerry Sandusky (above at left) and Stan White (at right). The duo brings a wealth of knowledge to game broadcasts on WBAL Radio 1090 AM and 98Rock WIYY FM (and streamed live on baltimoreravens.com).

New for 2017, Ravens preseason games will be called by Sandusky, the “Voice of the Ravens,” with analysis provided by former Ravens head coach and Super Bowl XXXV Champion Brian Billick and sideline reporting from CBS Sports’ Evan Washburn. Preseason games will air on WBAL-TV, WJLA (Washington, D.C.), WGAL (Harrisburg, Pa.), WFXR (Roanoke, Va.), WWCW (Roanoke, Va.), WMDT (Delmarva area) and KFVE (Honolulu, Hawaii), and will be simulcast on WBAL Radio and 98Rock.

All Ravens games can be heard on 98Rock WIYY (97.9 FM), WBAL 1090 AM, baltimoreravens.com and on 23 regional affiliates (listed below). This network broadcasts each Ravens game and spans four states – Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Virginia – and Washington, D.C. Sandusky, WBAL-TV 11’s sports director, gives the play-by-play for the broadcast team. White, a former NFL standout for the Baltimore Colts and Detroit Lions, is regarded as one of the top NFL analysts.

MARYLAND AnnapolisWNAV • 1430 AM

Cambridge WCEM • 106.3 FM/1240 AM

Cumberland WCBC • 107.1 FM

Frederick WFMD • 930 AM

Hagerstown WARK • 1490 AM/98.9 FM

Pocomoke City WGOP • 540 AMWBEY • 97.9 FM

Rehoboth Beach/Ocean CityWGMD • 92.7 FM

SalisburyWTGM • 960 AM

ThurmontWTHU • 1450 AM

WestminsterWTTR • 1470 AM

PENNSYLVANIAJersey ShoreWEJS • 1600 AM

WilliamsportWYLC • 1050 AM92.7 FM & 104.1 FM

YorkWSBA • 910 AMWRWM • 93.9 FM

DELAWARENewarkWWTX • 1290 AM

WASHINGTON, D.C.iHeart Media • 104.7 FM

VIRGINIARichmond WNTW • 820 AM

Portsmouth WHKT • 1650 AM

RAVENS RADIO LOCKER ROOM SHOW runs 30 minutes after each Ravens game throughout the season. This gameday wrap-up features the live post-game press conferences of head coach John Harbaugh (pictured above with play-by-play announcer Gerry Sandusky) and is followed by several player interviews. The show is hosted by Stan White in the Ravens’ locker room.

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ALSO AIRING ON: WGAL • NEWSCHANNEL 8 • WJLA • WMDT • WWCW • WFXR

Our panel tackles the latest headlines and hottest topics in this weekly studio show. Each episode features a special guest, including prominent sports media, front office staff, players or other Ravens insiders.

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WEEK 1THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 Kansas City Chiefs at New England Patriots ........................................... 8:30pSUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 New York Jets at Buffalo Bills ................................................................... 1:00p Atlanta Falcons at Chicago Bears ............................................................ 1:00p Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals ................................................ 1:00p Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns ................................................ 1:00p Arizona Cardinals at Detroit Lions............................................................. 1:00p Jacksonville Jaguars at Houston Texans ................................................ 1:00p Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Miami Dolphins ............................................ 1:00p Oakland Raiders at Tennessee Titans ...................................................... 1:00p Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Redskins ......................................... 1:00p Indianapolis Colts at Los Angeles Rams .................................................. 4:05p Seattle Seahawks at Green Bay Packers ................................................ 4:25p Carolina Panthers at San Francisco 49ers .............................................. 4:25p New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys ........................................................ 8:30pMONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 New Orleans Saints at Minnesota Vikings .............................................. 7:10p Los Angeles Chargers at Denver Broncos ............................................ 10:20p

WEEK 2THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Houston Texans at Cincinnati Bengals .................................................... 8:25pSUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Cleveland Browns at Baltimore Ravens ................................................. 1:00p Buffalo Bills at Carolina Panthers ............................................................. 1:00p Arizona Cardinals at Indianapolis Colts ................................................... 1:00p Tennessee Titans at Jacksonville Jaguars ............................................. 1:00p Philadelphia Eagles at Kansas City Chiefs .............................................. 1:00p New England Patriots at New Orleans Saints ........................................ 1:00p Minnesota Vikings at Pittsburgh Steelers ............................................... 1:00p Chicago Bears at Tampa Bay Buccaneers ............................................. 1:00p Miami Dolphins at Los Angeles Chargers ............................................... 4:05p New York Jets at Oakland Raiders ........................................................... 4:05p Dallas Cowboys at Denver Broncos ......................................................... 4:25p Washington Redskins at Los Angeles Rams ........................................... 4:25p San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks .............................................. 4:25p Green Bay Packers at Atlanta Falcons .................................................... 8:30pMONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Detroit Lions at New York Giants .............................................................. 8:30p

WEEK 3THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Los Angeles Rams at San Francisco 49ers ............................................. 8:25pSUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 Baltimore Ravens at Jacksonville Jaguars (London) ........................... 9:30aDenver Broncos at Buffalo Bills ................................................................ 1:00pNew Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers ............................................... 1:00pPittsburgh Steelers at Chicago Bears ...................................................... 1:00pAtlanta Falcons at Detroit Lions ................................................................ 1:00pCleveland Browns at Indianapolis Colts .................................................. 1:00pTampa Bay Buccaneers at Minnesota Vikings ...................................... 1:00pHouston Texans at New England Patriots ............................................... 1:00pMiami Dolphins at New York Jets ............................................................. 1:00pNew York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles .................................................. 1:00pSeattle Seahawks at Tennessee Titans ................................................... 4:05pCincinnati Bengals at Green Bay Packers .............................................. 4:25pKansas City Chiefs at Los Angeles Chargers .......................................... 4:25pOakland Raiders at Washington Redskins .............................................. 8:30pMONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 Dallas Cowboys at Arizona Cardinals ...................................................... 8:30p

WEEK 4THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers ...................................................... 8:25pSUNDAY, OCTOBER 1New Orleans Saints at Miami Dolphins (London) .................................. 9:30aBuffalo Bills at Atlanta Falcons ................................................................. 1:00pPittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens ................................................ 1:00pCincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns ................................................ 1:00pLos Angeles Rams at Dallas Cowboys ..................................................... 1:00pTennessee Titans at Houston Texans ...................................................... 1:00pDetroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings ........................................................... 1:00pCarolina Panthers at New England Patriots ............................................ 1:00pJacksonville Jaguars at New York Jets .................................................. 1:00pSan Francisco 49ers at Arizona Cardinals ............................................... 4:05pPhiladelphia Eagles at Los Angeles Chargers ........................................ 4:05pNew York Giants at Tampa Bay Buccaneers .......................................... 4:05pOakland Raiders at Denver Broncos ........................................................ 4:25pIndianapolis Colts at Seattle Seahawks .................................................. 8:30pMONDAY, OCTOBER 2Washington Redskins at Kansas City Chiefs ........................................... 8:30p

WEEK 5(BYES: ATL, DEN, NO, WAS)THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5New England Patriots at Tampa Bay Buccaneers ................................. 8:25pSUNDAY, OCTOBER 8 Buffalo Bills at Cincinnati Bengals ........................................................... 1:00pNew York Jets at Cleveland Browns ........................................................ 1:00pCarolina Panthers at Detroit Lions ............................................................ 1:00pSan Francisco 49ers at Indianapolis Colts .............................................. 1:00pTennessee Titans at Miami Dolphins ....................................................... 1:00pLos Angeles Chargers at New York Giants ............................................. 1:00pArizona Cardinals at Philadelphia Eagles ................................................ 1:00pJacksonville Jaguars at Pittsburgh Steelers .......................................... 1:00pSeattle Seahawks at Los Angeles Rams ................................................. 4:05pBaltimore Ravens at Oakland Raiders .................................................... 4:05pGreen Bay Packers at Dallas Cowboys ................................................... 4:25pKansas City Chiefs at Houston Texans * .................................................. 8:30pMONDAY, OCTOBER 9Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears ....................................................... 8:30p

WEEK 6(BYES: BUF, CIN, DAL, SEA)THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12Philadelphia Eagles at Carolina Panthers ............................................... 8:25pSUNDAY, OCTOBER 15Miami Dolphins at Atlanta Falcons ........................................................... 1:00pChicago Bears at Baltimore Ravens ........................................................ 1:00pCleveland Browns at Houston Texans ..................................................... 1:00pGreen Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings ............................................... 1:00pDetroit Lions at New Orleans Saints ........................................................ 1:00pNew England Patriots at New York Jets .................................................. 1:00pSan Francisco 49ers at Washington Redskins ....................................... 1:00pTampa Bay Buccaneers at Arizona Cardinals ........................................ 4:05pLos Angeles Rams at Jacksonville Jaguars ............................................ 4:05pPittsburgh Steelers at Kansas City Chiefs ............................................... 4:25pLos Angeles Chargers at Oakland Raiders .............................................. 4:25pNew York Giants at Denver Broncos * ..................................................... 8:30pMONDAY, OCTOBER 16Indianapolis Colts at Tennessee Titans ................................................... 8:30p

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WEEK 7(BYES: DET, HOU)THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19Kansas City Chiefs at Oakland Raiders .................................................... 8:25pSUNDAY, OCTOBER 22Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Buffalo Bills .................................................. 1:00pCarolina Panthers at Chicago Bears ........................................................ 1:00pTennessee Titans at Cleveland Browns .................................................. 1:00pNew Orleans Saints at Green Bay Packers ............................................ 1:00pJacksonville Jaguars at Indianapolis Colts ............................................. 1:00pArizona Cardinals at Los Angeles Rams (London) ................................. 1:00pNew York Jets at Miami Dolphins ............................................................. 1:00pBaltimore Ravens at Minnesota Vikings ................................................ 1:00pCincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers ............................................... 1:00pDallas Cowboys at San Francisco 49ers .................................................. 4:05pDenver Broncos at Los Angeles Chargers .............................................. 4:25pSeattle Seahawks at New York Giants .................................................... 4:25pAtlanta Falcons at New England Patriots * ............................................. 8:30pMONDAY, OCTOBER 23Washington Redskins at Philadelphia Eagles ......................................... 8:30p

WEEK 8(BYES: ARI, GB, JAX, LAR, NYG, TEN)THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26Miami Dolphins at Baltimore Ravens ...................................................... 8:25pSUNDAY, OCTOBER 29Minnesota Vikings at Cleveland Browns (London) ................................ 9:30aOakland Raiders at Buffalo Bills ................................................................ 1:00pIndianapolis Colts at Cincinnati Bengals ................................................. 1:00pLos Angeles Chargers at New England Patriots .................................... 1:00pChicago Bears at New Orleans Saints ..................................................... 1:00pAtlanta Falcons at New York Jets ............................................................. 1:00pSan Francisco 49ers at Philadelphia Eagles ........................................... 1:00pCarolina Panthers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers ....................................... 1:00pHouston Texans at Seattle Seahawks ..................................................... 4:05pDallas Cowboys at Washington Redskins ............................................... 4:25pPittsburgh Steelers at Detroit Lions * ....................................................... 8:30pMONDAY, OCTOBER 30Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs .................................................... 8:30p

WEEK 9(BYES: CHI, CLE, LAC, MIN, NE, PIT)THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2Buffalo Bills at New York Jets ................................................................... 8:25pSUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5 Atlanta Falcons at Carolina Panthers ....................................................... 1:00pIndianapolis Colts at Houston Texans ...................................................... 1:00pCincinnati Bengals at Jacksonville Jaguars ........................................... 1:00pTampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints .................................... 1:00pLos Angeles Rams at New York Giants .................................................... 1:00pDenver Broncos at Philadelphia Eagles .................................................. 1:00pBaltimore Ravens at Tennessee Titans ................................................... 1:00pArizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ers ............................................... 4:05pWashington Redskins at Seattle Seahawks ........................................... 4:05pKansas City Chiefs at Dallas Cowboys ..................................................... 4:25pOakland Raiders at Miami Dolphins *....................................................... 8:30pMONDAY, NOVEMBER 6Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers.......................................................... 8:30p

WEEK 10(BYES: BAL, KC, OAK, PHI)THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals ................................................... 8:25pSUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12New Orleans Saints at Buffalo Bills ......................................................... 1:00pGreen Bay Packers at Chicago Bears ...................................................... 1:00pCleveland Browns at Detroit Lions............................................................ 1:00pPittsburgh Steelers at Indianapolis Colts ................................................ 1:00pLos Angeles Chargers at Jacksonville Jaguars ..................................... 1:00pNew York Jets at Tampa Bay Buccaneers ............................................. 1:00pCincinnati Bengals at Tennessee Titans ................................................. 1:00pMinnesota Vikings at Washington Redskins ........................................... 1:00pHouston Texans at Los Angeles Rams ..................................................... 4:05pDallas Cowboys at Atlanta Falcons .......................................................... 4:25pNew York Giants at San Francisco 49ers ................................................ 4:25pNew England Patriots at Denver Broncos * ............................................ 8:30pMONDAY, NOVEMBER 13Miami Dolphins at Carolina Panthers ....................................................... 8:30p

WEEK 11(BYES: CAR, IND, MIA, NYJ, SF, TB)THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16Tennessee Titans at Pittsburgh Steelers ................................................. 8:25pSUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears .................................................................. 1:00pJacksonville Jaguars at Cleveland Browns ............................................ 1:00pBaltimore Ravens at Green Bay Packers ................................................ 1:00pArizona Cardinals at Houston Texans ...................................................... 1:00pLos Angeles Rams at Minnesota Vikings ................................................. 1:00pWashington Redskins at New Orleans Saints ........................................ 1:00pKansas City Chiefs at New York Giants .................................................... 1:00pBuffalo Bills at Los Angeles Chargers ...................................................... 4:05pCincinnati Bengals at Denver Broncos .................................................... 4:25pNew England Patriots at Oakland Raiders (Mexico City) ...................... 4:25pPhiladelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys * ................................................ 8:30pMONDAY, NOVEMBER 20Atlanta Falcons at Seattle Seahawks ...................................................... 8:30p

WEEK 12THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions ......................................................... 12:30pLos Angeles Chargers at Dallas Cowboys ............................................... 4:30pNew York Giants at Washington Redskins .............................................. 8:30pSUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons ............................................ 1:00pCleveland Browns at Cincinnati Bengals ................................................ 1:00pTennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts ................................................... 1:00pBuffalo Bills at Kansas City Chiefs ............................................................ 1:00pMiami Dolphins at New England Patriots ................................................ 1:00pCarolina Panthers at New York Jets ........................................................ 1:00pChicago Bears at Philadelphia Eagles ..................................................... 1:00pNew Orleans Saints at Los Angeles Rams .............................................. 4:05pSeattle Seahawks at San Francisco 49ers .............................................. 4:05pJacksonville Jaguars at Arizona Cardinals ............................................. 4:25pDenver Broncos at Oakland Raiders ........................................................ 4:25pGreen Bay Packers at Pittsburgh Steelers * ........................................... 8:30pMONDAY, NOVEMBER 27Houston Texans at Baltimore Ravens ..................................................... 8:30p

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WEEK 13THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30Washington Redskins at Dallas Cowboys ............................................... 8:25pSUNDAY, DECEMBER 3Minnesota Vikings at Atlanta Falcons ...................................................... 1:00pDetroit Lions at Baltimore Ravens ........................................................... 1:00pNew England Patriots at Buffalo Bills ...................................................... 1:00pSan Francisco 49ers at Chicago Bears .................................................... 1:00pTampa Bay Buccaneers at Green Bay Packers ..................................... 1:00pIndianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars ............................................. 1:00pDenver Broncos at Miami Dolphins .......................................................... 1:00pCarolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints ............................................... 1:00pKansas City Chiefs at New York Jets ....................................................... 1:00pHouston Texans at Tennessee Titans ...................................................... 1:00pCleveland Browns at Los Angeles Chargers ........................................... 4:05pLos Angeles Rams at Arizona Cardinals .................................................. 4:25pNew York Giants at Oakland Raiders ....................................................... 4:25pPhiladelphia Eagles at Seattle Seahawks * ............................................ 8:30pMONDAY, DECEMBER 4Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals ............................................... 8:30p

WEEK 14THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons ................................................... 8:25pSUNDAY, DECEMBER 10Indianapolis Colts at Buffalo Bills ............................................................. 1:00pMinnesota Vikings at Carolina Panthers ................................................. 1:00pChicago Bears at Cincinnati Bengals ....................................................... 1:00pGreen Bay Packers at Cleveland Browns ............................................... 1:00pSan Francisco 49ers at Houston Texans ................................................. 1:00pSeattle Seahawks at Jacksonville Jaguars ............................................ 1:00pOakland Raiders at Kansas City Chiefs .................................................... 1:00pDetroit Lions at Tampa Bay Buccaneers ................................................. 1:00pTennessee Titans at Arizona Cardinals ................................................... 4:05pNew York Jets at Denver Broncos............................................................ 4:05pWashington Redskins at Los Angeles Chargers .................................... 4:05pPhiladelphia Eagles at Los Angeles Rams ............................................... 4:25pDallas Cowboys at New York Giants ........................................................ 4:25pBaltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers * ............................................. 8:30pMONDAY, DECEMBER 11New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins ................................................ 8:30p

WEEK 15THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14Denver Broncos at Indianapolis Colts ...................................................... 8:25pSATURDAY, DECEMBER 16 Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions .................................................................. 4:30p Los Angeles Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs .......................................... 8:25pSUNDAY, DECEMBER 17 Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills ................................................................. 1:00pGreen Bay Packers at Carolina Panthers ................................................ 1:00pBaltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns ................................................. 1:00pHouston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars ................................................ 1:00pCincinnati Bengals at Minnesota Vikings ................................................ 1:00pNew York Jets at New Orleans Saints ..................................................... 1:00pPhiladelphia Eagles at New York Giants .................................................. 1:00pArizona Cardinals at Washington Redskins ............................................ 1:00pLos Angeles Rams at Seattle Seahawks ................................................. 4:05pNew England Patriots at Pittsburgh Steelers ......................................... 4:25pTennessee Titans at San Francisco 49ers ............................................... 4:25pDallas Cowboys at Oakland Raiders * ...................................................... 8:30pMONDAY, DECEMBER 18Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers ............................................ 8:30p

WEEK 16 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23Indianapolis Colts at Baltimore Ravens .................................................. 4:30pMinnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers ............................................... 8:30pSUNDAY, DECEMBER 24 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers ....................................... 1:00pCleveland Browns at Chicago Bears ........................................................ 1:00pDetroit Lions at Cincinnati Bengals .......................................................... 1:00pMiami Dolphins at Kansas City Chiefs ...................................................... 1:00pBuffalo Bills at New England Patriots ...................................................... 1:00pAtlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints ................................................... 1:00pLos Angeles Chargers at New York Jets ................................................. 1:00pLos Angeles Rams at Tennessee Titans .................................................. 1:00pDenver Broncos at Washington Redskins ............................................... 1:00pJacksonville Jaguars at San Francisco 49ers ........................................ 4:05pNew York Giants at Arizona Cardinals ..................................................... 4:25pSeattle Seahawks at Dallas Cowboys ...................................................... 4:25pMONDAY, DECEMBER 25Pittsburgh Steelers at Houston Texans ................................................... 4:30pOakland Raiders at Philadelphia Eagles .................................................. 8:30p

WEEK 17SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31 Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons ....................................................... 1:00pCincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens ................................................ 1:00pGreen Bay Packers at Detroit Lions.......................................................... 1:00pHouston Texans at Indianapolis Colts ...................................................... 1:00pBuffalo Bills at Miami Dolphins ................................................................. 1:00pChicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings ....................................................... 1:00pNew York Jets at New England Patriots .................................................. 1:00pWashington Redskins at New York Giants .............................................. 1:00pDallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles ................................................... 1:00pCleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers ................................................ 1:00pNew Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers .................................... 1:00pJacksonville Jaguars at Tennessee Titans ............................................. 1:00pKansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos .................................................... 4:25pOakland Raiders at Los Angeles Chargers .............................................. 4:25pSan Francisco 49ers at Los Angeles Rams ............................................. 4:25pArizona Cardinals at Seattle Seahawks ................................................... 4:25pTBD ................................................................................................................. 8:30p

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 6 / SUNDAY, JANUARY 7AFC and NFC Wild Card Playoffs

SATURDAY, JANUARY 13 / SUNDAY, JANUARY 14AFC and NFC Divisional Playoffs

SUNDAY, JANUARY 21AFC and NFC Championship Games

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4Super Bowl LII in Minneapolis (NBC)

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2017-18 NFL IMPORTANT DATESSEPTEMBER 2 - Prior to 4:00 p.m., New York time, clubs must reduce rosters to a maximum of 53 players on the Active/Inactive List.SEPTEMBER 2 - Simultaneously with the cut-down to 53, clubs that have players in Active/Physically Unable to Perform or Active/Non-Football Injury or Illness must select one of the following options: place player on Reserve/

Physically Unable to Perform or Reserve/Non-Football Injury or Illness, whichever is applicable; request waivers; terminate contract; trade contract; or continue to count the player on the Active List.SEPTEMBER 3 - Upon receipt of the Personnel Notice at approximately 1:00 p.m., New York time, clubs may establish a Practice Squad of 10 players (the four designated clubs (NFC South) may sign one player to an International Practice Player Contract.) No club, including the player’s prior club, will be permitted to sign a player to a Practice Player Contract until all clubs have received simultaneous notification via the above Personnel Notice that such player’s prior NFL player contract has been terminated via the waiver system.MID-OCTOBER - Beginning on the sixth calendar day prior to a club’s seventh regular season game (including any bye week) clubs are permitted to begin practicing players on Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform and Reserve/Non-Football Injury or Illness for a period not to exceed 21 days. Players may be activated during the 21-day practice period, or prior to 4:00 p.m., New York time, on the day after the conclusion of the 21-day period, provided that no player may be activated to participate in a Week 6 game. MID-OCTOBER - At any time after six weeks have elapsed since a player was placed on Reserve/Injured or Reserve/Non-Football Injury/Illness, each club is permitted to designate two players for return from either list to the club’s 53-player Active/Inactive List. A player who is “Designated For Return” must have suffered a major football-related injury or non-football-related injury or illness after reporting to training camp and must have been placed on the applicable Reserve List after 4:00 p.m., New York time, on the day after the final roster reduction.A player whom the club wishes to designate for return is permitted to return to practice for a period not to exceed 21 days. The club is required to notify the League office that the player has been “Designated For Return” on the first day the player begins to practice. The player cannot be returned to the Active/Inactive List until eight weeks have elapsed since the date he was placed on Reserve.OCTOBER 17-18 - Fall League Meeting, New York, New York.OCTOBER 31 - All trading ends for 2017 at 4:00 p.m., New York time.NOVEMBER 14 - Prior to 4:00 p.m., New York time, deadline for clubs to sign their drafted rookies. If such players remain unsigned after this date, they are prohibited from playing in the NFL in 2017.DECEMBER 13 - League Meeting, Irving, Texas.JANUARY 1, 2018 - Earliest permissible date for clubs to renegotiate or extend the rookie contract of a drafted rookie who was selected in any round of the 2015 NFL Draft. Any permissible renegotiated or extended player contract will not be considered a rookie contract, and will not be subject to the rules that limit rookie contracts. JANUARY 1 - Option exercise period begins for Fifth-Year Option for First-Round Selections from the 2015 NFL Draft. To exercise the option, the club must give written notice to the player on or after January 1, 2018, but prior to May 3, 2018.JANUARY 6-7 - Wild Card Playoffs.

JANUARY 7 - Assistant coaches under contract to playoff clubs that have byes in the Wild Card weekend may be interviewed for head coaching positions through the conclusion of the Wild Card games. JANUARY 13-14 - Divisional Playoffs. JANUARY 14 - Assistant coaches under contract to playoff clubs that won their Wild Card games may be interviewed for head coaching positions through the conclusion of Divisional Playoff games. JANUARY 15 - Deadline for college players that are underclassmen to apply for special eligibility. A list of players who are accepted into the NFL Draft will be sent to clubs on January 19.JANUARY 20 - East-West Shrine Game, Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida.JANUARY 21 - AFC and NFC Championship Games. JANUARY 27 - Senior Bowl, Ladd-Peebles Stadium, Mobile, Ala.JANUARY 28 - NFL Pro Bowl, Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Fl. JANUARY 28 - An assistant coach, whose team is participating in the Super Bowl, who has previously interviewed for another club’s head coaching job may have a second interview with such club no later than the Sunday preceding the Super Bowl.FEBRUARY 4 - Super Bowl LII, U.S. Bank Stadium, Minnesota.FEBRUARY 20 - First day for clubs to designate Franchise or Transition Players.FEBRUARY 27-MARCH 5 - Combine Timing and Testing, Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana.MARCH 6 - Prior to 4:00 p.m., New York time, deadline for clubs to designate Franchise or Transition Players.MARCH 12-14 - During the period beginning at 12 noon, NY time, on March 12th and ending at 3:59:59 p.m., NY time, on March 14th, clubs are permitted to contact, and enter into contract negotiations with, the certified agents of players who will become Unrestricted Free Agents upon the expiration of their 2017 player contracts at 4:00 p.m., NY time, on March 14. However, a contract cannot be executed with a new club until 4:00 p.m., NY time, on March 14.During the two-day negotiating period, no direct contact is permitted between a prospective unrestricted free agent and any employee or representative of a club, other than the player’s current club.MARCH 14 - The 2018 League Year and Free Agency period begin at 4:00 p.m., New York time.The first day of the 2018 League Year will end at 11:59:59 p.m., New York time, on March 14. Clubs will receive a personnel notice that will include all transactions submitted to the League office during the period between 4:00 p.m., New York time, and 11:59:59 p.m., New York time, on March 14. MARCH 14 - Trading period for 2018 begins at 4:00 p.m., New York time, after expiration of all 2017 contracts. MARCH 25-28 - Annual League Meeting, Orlando, Florida. APRIL 2 - Clubs that hired a new head coach after the end of the 2017 regular season may begin offseason workout programs. APRIL 16 - Clubs with returning head coaches may begin offseason workout programs. APRIL 20 - Deadline for Restricted Free Agents to sign Offer Sheets. APRIL 25 - Deadline for prior club to exercise Right of First Refusal to Restricted Free Agents. APRIL 26-28 - NFL Draft (site TBD).