NFL 2025 Season Preview: Eagles Kick Off, International Games Set, Patriots Rebuild with New Coach and Talent

As the 2025 NFL season approaches, here are the key points that football fans need to know:

### 2025 NFL Schedule Release
The 2025 NFL schedule will be released on Wednesday, May 14th at 8 p.m. ET. This announcement will be made on NFL Network, NFL.com, the NFL app, and NFL+. Ahead of the full schedule release, select games will be revealed by the league's broadcast partners:
- NBC, FOX, and Prime Video: Monday, May 12
- ESPN: Tuesday, May 13 on Good Morning America
- CBS: Wednesday, May 14 on CBS Mornings
- Netflix: Wednesday, May 14[1][3].

### International Games
This season will feature seven international games, including:
- **London:** Three games at different venues - New York Jets and Cleveland Browns at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium[1][3].
- **Berlin:** Indianapolis Colts at Olympic Stadium Berlin[1][3].
- **Madrid:** Miami Dolphins at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium[1][3].
- **Dublin:** Pittsburgh Steelers at Croke Park[3].

### Season Opener
The 2025 NFL season will kick off on Thursday, September 4th, with the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles hosting the opening game[3].

### Offseason Moves
The New England Patriots have been active in the offseason, hiring head coach Mike Vrabel and bringing back offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels. They have also added key players such as wide receivers Stefon Diggs and Mack Hollins, and offensive linemen Morgan Moses, Wes Schweitzer, and Garrett Bradbury. The Patriots had a strong draft, selecting players like Will Campbell and TreVeyon Henderson, which is expected to help quarterback Drake Maye in his second year[5].

### Important Dates
- **May 2:** Deadline for clubs to exercise the Fifth-Year Option for players selected in the first round of the 2022 Draft[2].

For die-hard fans, these moves and announcements set the stage for an exciting season, with teams like the Patriots and others making significant roster changes and coaching hires that could impact their performance. Casual fans can look forward to the schedule release and the international games, which promise to be highlights of the upcoming season.