Wednesday — Signing period ends at 4 p.m. EDT for unrestricted free agents who received June 1 tender.

Aug. 9 — Pro Football Hall of Fame Game, Canton, Ohio.

Aug. 13-17 — First preseason weekend.

Sept. 1 — Roster cutdown to maximum of 75 players.

Sept. 5 — Roster cutdown to maximum of 53 players.

Sept. 10 — Season opener.

Oct. 12-13 — Fall owners meeting, Boston.

Oct. 20 — Trading deadline.

Jan. 9-10, 2010 — Wild card playoffs.

Jan. 16-17 — Divisional playoffs.

Jan. 24 — Conference championships.

Jan. 31 — Pro Bowl, Miami.

Feb. 7 — Super Bowl, Miami.

Feb. 24March 2 — NFL combine, Indianapolis.

March 5 — Free agency begins.

March 21-24 — Annual owners meeting, Orlando, Fla.