The NFLPA released a statement from the Eagles players announcing they are joining the other teams in skipping voluntary workouts this offseason.
A statement from the Philadelphia Eagles players: pic.twitter.com/uhxjqDxVXd
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) April 18, 2021
The full list includes:
- Broncos
- Buccaneers
- Lions
- Seahawks
- Patriots
- Bears
- Browns
- Giants
- Raiders
- Steelers
- Falcons
- Chargers
- Jets
- Dolphins
- Rams
- 49ers
- Saints
- Ravens
- Eagles
Other teams will likely join this group in the coming days.
The NFL and NFLPA have been negotiating for what OTAs will look like this offseason. Last year, everything was virtual due to the pandemic and the NFLPA has been pushing for that to remain the case in 2021, citing lower injury rates last season.
However, with the vaccine becoming more readily available and cases falling in many parts of the country, the NFL had been showing indications it wanted to go back to having at least some portion of in-person and on-field work for OTAs, set to start later this month.
NFLPA president J.C. Tretter called last week for players to boycott OTAs in response.
OTAs are not mandatory but some players have workout bonuses and other contract details that hinge on attendance at OTAs.
It remains to be seen if other players or teams will follow suit.
We’ll have more on OTAs as the news is available.
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