2024 NFL OTA highlights, Day 1: Kirk Cousins connecting with Kyle Pitts; Derrick Henry in new Ravens threads

The 2024 NFL offseason continues to roll along, as 21 teams kicked off OTAs on Monday, per NFL.com. This is the first time we will see rookies practice with veterans, and maybe the last time we will get to see players like Tua Tagovailoa and Trevor Lawrence throw the pigskin around before they put pen to paper on what they hope will be lucrative, long-term extensions. 

Football is back, so let’s go around the league and break down some notable moments from OTAs. 

Daniel Jones participates in 7-on-7 drills

The New York Giants passed on selecting a quarterback in the 2024 NFL Draft, and will give Jones another shot to prove he’s the future of the franchise. Jones injured his neck in Week 5 last year, then returned in Week 9 just to tear his ACL. Monday, he took a step forward in his recovery and participated in 7-on-7 drills, according to the Giants’ official website. The hope is that Jones will be 100% ready for training camp in July. 

Jones signed a four-year, $160 million deal last offseason, and will make $82 million from 2023-24. 

The Atlanta Falcons went out and paid Cousins to be their new franchise quarterback, and with a supporting cast that includes the likes of Bijan Robinson, Tyler Allgeier, Drake London and Kyle Pitts, maybe the Falcons could be a sneaky team in the NFC. 

Some are anticipating a big season from former No. 4 overall pick Pitts, who is now playing with the best quarterback he’s ever played with. Check out this catch he made on Monday. 

Rodgers is back under center as the quarterback of the New York Jets after tearing his Achilles last September, and he’s looking pretty good out on the practice field. Imagine what a receiver like Wilson can do with a quarterback like Rodgers. More touchdowns to come in 2024. 

Minnesota Vikings star wideout Justin Jefferson is expected to break financial records when he signs his next contract, and he was not…


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Publish date : 2024-05-20 20:48:09

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