The New Orleans Saints have added quarterback Derek Carr, signed wide receiver Michael Thomas to a one-year deal, and added multiple pieces on defense over the last few weeks.

As the NFL draft approaches, the Saints now know the date on which their offseason workouts will begin.

Per NFL Communications, New Orleans will kick off its program on April 17. Here's the total breakdown:

First Day: April 17

Players get to bond during this time and start to build chemistry for the upcoming season both on the field and in the weight room. Also, it's when coaches reveal how they feel about their rosters and what direction they may be going in the draft.

OTA Offseason Workouts: May 23-25, May 30-June 1, June 5-8

Mandatory Minicamp: June 13-15

These workouts are broken down into three phases.

Phase one is only for meetings, strength and conditioning, and physical rehabilitation which take place during the first two weeks of the program.

In Phase two, teams will engage in on-field activities over the next three weeks of the program. This may include individual or group instruction and drills, as well as “perfect play drills,” and drills and plays with offensive players can line up across from offensive players and defensive players can line up across from defensive players. These will be conducted at a walk-through pace.

During this time, there can be no live contact or team offense versus team defense drills.

Phase three takes place over the next four weeks and things start to ramp up. Teams are allowed to hold up to 10 days of organized team practice activities, commonly known as "OTAs". 7-on-7, 9-on-7, and 11-on-11 drills are permitted but there can be no live contact. 

The Saints will be looking to make the playoffs for the first time since 2020 next season.