Some important dates between now and the Chargers game

28 - 31 July
Training camp in Richmond, Virginia open to public (CLICK HERE for details)

5 Aug
Hall of Fame Game (Dallas vs Pittsburgh), Canton, Ohio

12 Aug
Preseason Game 1 at NE Patriots, 7:30 p.m.

17 Aug
Rosters must be reduced to to 85 players (adjusted for exemptions) by 4:00 p.m. New York time

20 Aug
Preseason Game 2 vs. Cincinnati Bengals, 8:00 p.m.

24 Aug
Rosters must be reduced to to 80 players (adjusted for exemptions) by 4:00 p.m. New York time

28 Aug
Preseason Game 3 vs. Baltimore Ravens, 6:00 p.m.

31 Aug
Rosters must be reduced to to 53 players on the Active/Inactive List by 4:00 p.m. New York time

1 Sept
Claiming period for players placed on waivers at final roster reduction expires at 4:00 p.m. New York time

After waiver period expires, teams may form practice squds

After 4:00 p.m. New York time, any player placed on IR or NFI lists may be designated for return during the regular season or postseason

5 Sept
Final day of training camp allowed under CBA

9 Sept
Thursday Night Football Game, Dallas at Tampa Bay, 8:20 p.m.

12 Sept
LA Chargers at Washington Football Team, 1:00 p.m.