Tuesday is the first day of Jets mandatory minicamp, but two star players are not in attendance. According to head coach Robert Saleh, both quarterback Aaron Rodgers and edge rusher Haason Reddick have unexcused absences. Both players are subject to the CBA fine schedule, which fines players nearly $17,000 for missing the first day, about $34,000 for missing day two, …
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Randy Gregory is an unexcused absence from Bucs mandatory minicamp
Left tackle Tristan Wirfs reported to the Buccaneers’ facility for the start of their mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, but another veteran member of the team decided not to join him at the workout. Edge rusher Randy Gregory is not in attendance on Tuesday. Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles told reporters during a press conference that it is an unexcused absence …
Read More »Seahawks, Titans will practice together this summer
Two of the NFL’s first-year head coaches will prepare for their debut seasons by practicing with each other. The Seahawks and Titans announced that they will hold joint practices ahead of a preseason game in Nashville this summer. The teams will work out together on August 14 and 15 before playing on August 17. It is the 12th time that …
Read More »Courtland Sutton shows up for Broncos’ mandatory minicamp
Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton said he would attend the team’s mandatory minicamp, and he has kept his word. Sutton showed up for work today, according to James Palmer. Although he wants a new contract and has skipped all of the Broncos’ voluntary offseason work, he said he still loves playing for the Broncos and is hoping to get a …
Read More »How will the Jets handle the inevitable drama in 2024? | Zero Blitz
Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz and NFL writer Frank Schwab break down what Aaron Rodgers’ two unexcused absences from mini camp could mean for the Jets moving forward this season. Hear the full conversation on the “Zero Blitz” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript Speaking of things, uh that we’re not …
Read More »Where Jets, Haason Reddick go from here as holdout officially begins
Haason Reddick wants a new contract. No, he wasn’t thrilled with his usage in Sean Desai/Matt Patricia‘s defense last year (48 snaps in coverage), but the root of his frustrations, and the primary reason he asked the Eagles to trade him, was because he wasn’t happy with his current deal. Reddick’s current contract pays him $15 million annually. Nick Bosa …
Read More »Packers, Lions, Ravens also have requested to host UFL kicker Jake Bates
The Commanders aren’t the only team with interest in UFL kicker Jake Bates. Three other teams have requested to host Bates, with the Packers, Lions and Ravens wanting on his itinerary, Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports. The Packers drafted Anders Carlson in the sixth round of the 2023 draft, but after he missed five extra points and six field goals, …
Read More »Packers, Lions, Ravens also have requested to host UFL kicker Jake Bates
The Commanders aren’t the only team with interest in UFL kicker Jake Bates. Three other teams have requested to host Bates, with the Packers, Lions and Ravens wanting on his itinerary, Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports. The Packers drafted Anders Carlson in the sixth round of the 2023 draft, but after he missed five extra points and six field goals, …
Read More »Cowboys sign second-rounder Marshawn Kneeland
The Cowboys wrapped up their on-field offseason work with last week’s mandatory minicamp and they took care of a little more business on Tuesday. The team announced the signing of second-round pick Marshawn Kneeland. He is the eighth and last of their eight draft picks to sign a four-year rookie contract with the team. Kneeland started 23 games on the …
Read More »Sean Payton has no deadline for picking QB, wants to make sure it’s the right decision
The Broncos are splitting first-team reps among their three quarterbacks candidates. Sean Payton isn’t saying who has the lead as the offseason program comes to an end. In fact, he isn’t even saying when a decision might come about whether Bo Nix, Jarrett Stidham or Zach Wilson will start Week 1. “I would say I have an end date — …
Read More »Breece Hall: Lower-body issue not really a concern, Jets are being cautious
Unlike teammates Aaron Rodgers and Haason Reddick, running back Breece Hall joined the Jets at their mandatory minicamp on Tuesday. Hall isn’t on the field with the other Jets who reported for work, however. Head coach Robert Saleh said that Hall is not practicing because of a lower-body issue that the running back downplayed during a press conference. “It’s not …
Read More »Packers, Kenny Clark discussing new contract
Packers defensive tackle Kenny Clark has played his entire career in Green Bay, and he doesn’t want to go anywhere else. Clark, who is heading into the final year of his contract, told reporters today that his camp and the Packers are talking about an extension. “There’s been talks. They’re still ongoing, they’re still talking though,” Clark said. Asked if …
Read More »Courtland Sutton wants to finish career in Denver but doesn’t rule out camp holdout
Broncos receiver Courtland Sutton wants to stay in Denver for the rest of his career, but he also wants a reworked contract. He made both things clear Tuesday. The only thing that is unclear is whether he will report for the start of training camp without a pay raise. “We’ll see. We’ll see what happens. Got a month to be …
Read More »Patriots claim LB Steele Chambers, waive LB Jay Person
The Patriots announced a couple of roster moves on Tuesday. They claimed linebacker Steele Chambers off of waivers. Linebacker Jay Person was waived off the 90-man roster in a corresponding move. Chambers was let go by the Lions when they signed linebacker Ben Niemann on Monday. He signed with Detroit after going undrafted out of Ohio State in April. Chambers …
Read More »Matthew Stafford participated in minicamp, and Rams expect him for training camp
Despite his desire for more guaranteed money, Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford participated in the team’s offseason program. He practiced during the minicamp this week as the Rams wrapped up their offseason program, and coach Sean McVay reiterated that he expects Stafford to report for the start of training camp. McVay again declined to address Stafford’s contract situation. “I couldn’t be …
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