NFL moves back 2014 draft by two weeks

The NFL took another step Tuesday toward becoming a round-the-calendar league, announcing that its 2014 draft will take place at New York’s Radio City Music Hall on May 8-10, two weeks later than it is typically scheduled.

Although the league said the change was made because of a scheduling conflict at the famed theater, the NFL has also looked for ways to spread out events over the course of the off-season.

The league said no decision has been made regarding the dates or location of the 2015 draft, and that other venues in New York -- and other U.S. cities -- will be considered.

The scouting combine in Indianapolis is to be held Feb. 18-25, 2014, when it normally takes place, and several regional combines are to be held on various dates between Jan. 24 –Feb. 16. Additionally, some regional combines may take place after the national one in Indianapolis.

The date change for the 2014 draft will have no effect on when rookies will be allowed to report to their new teams, or the dates or length of off-season programs.

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