Tag: Offseason Workouts

Broncos QB Zach Wilson works out with high school TE in Utah

Zach Wilson appeared to be in Utah earlier this week throwing passes to tight end Bear Tenney, a Nebraska commit.

Denver Broncos quarterback Zach Wilson worked out with a high school tight end earlier this week.

Bear Tenney, a senior tight end prospect who has committed to Nebraska, shared a video on social media showing him catching passes from Wilson on Monday.

The video does not tag a location, but it looks like it might be Lehi High School in Utah. Lehi, Tenney’s hometown, is about 20 minutes south of Draper, Wilson’s hometown. Wilson was presumably home in Utah ahead of the start of training camp and linked up with Tenney for some passing sessions.

Two other unnamed players are seen in the footage:

Denver’s two other quarterbacks, Jarrett Stidham and Bo Nix, are in Texas this week working out with at least 10 teammates. Wilson was not present for the first photo to surface from the workouts on Tuesday, but it’s possible he might be joining them later in the week.

Wilson played college football at BYU and he spent his summers in Utah while playing for the New York Jets from 2021-2023.

Broncos rookies will report to the team’s facility in Colorado ahead of training camp on July 17. The team’s veterans will report on July 23. Denver will begin training camp practices on July 26.

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12 Broncos players working out at TCU before training camp

At least a dozen Broncos players are working out at TCU ahead of training camp. Jarrett Stidham is hosting teammates in Dallas.

Last month, Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton revealed that he and several teammates planned to work out in the Dallas area ahead of training camp.

Those workouts kicked off this week, organized by Texas native Jarrett Stidham, according to KUSA-TV’s Mike Klis. The players are practicing at TCU in Fort Worth.

Stidham shared a photo on his Instagram page Tuesday showing the QB and 11 teammates at TCU’s indoor facility. Stidham and Sutton were joined by tight end Adam Trautman, fullback Michael Burton, quarterback Bo Nix, running back Jaleel McLaughlin and receivers Tim Patrick, Marvin Mims, Jalen Virgil, Lil’Jordan Humphrey, Michael Bandy and David Sills.

It’s possible that other players might be joining the workouts later in the week.

Stidham’s post had a simple caption: “Work.”

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Nix and other rookies will report to the team’s facility in Colorado ahead of training camp on July 17. Stidam and the team’s veterans will report on July 23. The Broncos will begin training camp practices on July 26.

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Broncos QBs will throw with WRs in Dallas before training camp

Broncos quarterbacks are planning to get teammates together for offseason throwing sessions in Dallas before training camp begins.

Former Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning had an annual offseason tradition of taking teammates to Duke for offseason workouts ahead of training camp. Players no longer travel to North Carolina, but the tradition of QBs throwing with WRs in the offseason has continued.

Russell Wilson invited teammates to his home in California for offseason workouts over the last two years and the team’s current QBs — Jarrett Stidham, Zach Wilson and Bo Nix — are planning to throw with their receivers in Texas this offseason.

“The guys have already planned something for us to be able to go and get together at some point in July so that we can all go and get some work away from the facility, away from the coaches, just us,” wide receiver Courtland Sutton said Tuesday.

“[We’ll build] fellowship together, go out there and work together, get some work on the field but then also get some dinner, get to know each other even more. I think the teams that have the most success are really close away from the field as well as on the field. So we already have it kind of linked up, and guys are looking forward to it. I think it’s going to be a lot of fun.”

Stidham later confirmed to the Denver Gazette‘s Chris Thomasson that he and his teammates will throw together in Dallas — his home area — for a week after July 4th. Players will later report to Broncos Park Powered by CommonSpirit in late July for the official start of training camp.

If any highlights of their offseason workouts are posted on social media, we will share them on Broncos Wire.

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Jaguars 2024 voluntary offseason workouts schedule finalized

Jaguars 2024 voluntary offseason workouts schedule finalized

The Jaguars will soon take the practice fields at the Miller Electric Center in Jacksonville, as the NFL announced on Wednesday when each team would hold its annual rookie minicamp, organized team activities and mandatory minicamp, beginning this month.

Find Jacksonville’s voluntary practice schedule below. Dates for training camp, which normally begin in late July, have not yet been announced.

Rookie Minicamp

  • May 10-11

Notably, nine-season veteran wide receiver Jarvis Landry has reportedly been invited to participate in Jacksonville’s rookie minicamp.

OTA Offseason Workouts

  • May 20-21
  • May 23
  • May 28-29
  • May 31
  • June 3-6

Mandatory Minicamp

  • June 10-12

Learn more about the NFL’s offseason workout program and its structure via the following release from the league.

As per Article 21 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, each club’s official, voluntary nine-week offseason program is conducted in three phases:

Phase One consists of the first two weeks of the program with activities limited to meetings, strength and conditioning, and physical rehabilitation only. ​Phase Two consists of the next three weeks of the program. On-field workouts may include individual or group instruction and drills, as well as “perfect play drills,” and drills and plays with offensive players lining up across from offensive players and defensive players lining up across from defensive players, conducted at a walk-through pace. No live contact or team offense vs. team defense drills are permitted.

Phase Three consists of the next four weeks of the program. Teams may conduct a total of 10 days of organized team practice activity, or “OTAs”. No live contact is permitted, but 7-on-7, 9-on-7, and 11-on-11 drills are permitted.

Article 22 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement stipulates that clubs may hold one mandatory minicamp for veteran players. This minicamp, noted below, must occur during either week three or week four of Phase Three of the offseason program.

Each club may hold a rookie football development program for a period of seven consecutive weeks, which in 2024 may begin on May 13. During this period, no activities may be held on weekends, with the exception of one three-day post-Draft rookie minicamp, which may be conducted on either the first or second weekend following the draft.

Broncos comment on Courtland Sutton skipping workout program

“I mean, it’s 100% voluntary,” GM George Paton said of Courtland Sutton skipping workouts. “It’s the first week of the offseason program.”

The Denver Broncos kicked off their voluntary offseason workout program on Monday and one notably absent player was wide receiver Courtland Sutton.

Sutton has just $2 million guaranteed in his contract this season and no guaranteed money in 2025. NFL Network reported earlier this week that the receiver is seeking a new contract.

Speaking at their pre-draft press conference on Thursday, Broncos coach Sean Payton and general manager George Paton did not seem concerned about Sutton’s absence.

“The offseason program began on Monday and the turnout was great,” Payton said. “I’d say we are at 98 percent and the two or three individuals who aren’t here, I’ve just talked with all of them.”

When asked specifically about Sutton, Paton downplayed the receiver not reporting.

“I mean, it’s 100 percent voluntary,” Paton said. “It’s the first week of the offseason program. Sean has talked to Courtland; I’ve talked to Courtland. He’s in a good place, and I’ll just leave it at that.”

Payton and Paton were not asked about the possibility of a trade, but if the team does not plan to give Sutton a raise, trading him could be an option. After scoring 10 touchdowns last fall, Sutton is entering his seventh season in the NFL. He will turn 29 years old in October.

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Broncos WR Courtland Sutton skipping offseason workouts in contract dispute

Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton is skipping the team’s (voluntary) offseason workouts as he seeks a new contract.

The Denver Broncos kicked off their (voluntary) offseason workout program on Monday and there was a notable absence.

Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton did not report to the team’s facility “as he seeks a new contract,” according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Because these workouts are voluntary, Sutton will not face any fines.

It’s a big statement for the receiver to make, though, because the team had great attendance under new head coach Sean Payton in 2023. The most notable player to skip workouts last spring was kicker Brandon McManus, and he was cut.

Denver probably won’t cut Sutton, but there have been rumblings about the possibility of a trade. Sutton has also written cryptic messages on social media, prompting speculation that he’s unhappy about his status with the club.

The Broncos already traded Jerry Jeudy to the Cleveland Browns earlier this year, so they’ll be thin at WR if they also send Sutton packing.

Sutton is set to have a base salary of $13 million this year, but only $2 million is guaranteed. His salary will increase to $13.5 million next year with no guaranteed money. The receiver is presumably seeking more security as he enters his age-29 season.

Sutton hauled in 59 receptions for 772 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2023.

Denver’s top wide receivers are Sutton, Mavin Mims, Tim Patrick, Josh Reynolds, Lil’Jordan Humphrey, Jalen Virgil and Brandon Johnson.

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WATCH: Panthers HC Dave Canales greets players 1-by-1 at opening offseason workout

Panthers HC Dave Canales may not leave a single person hanging at Bank of America Stadium ever again.

Dave Canales is building something different over on 800 South Mint Street.

Monday not only marked the very first day of this year’s offseason workout program for the Carolina Panthers, but it was also the very first of Canales’ head-coaching career. And despite being new to the job, the 42-year-old made sure to get it going on a positive note . . .

Even before starting on the gig, Canales had been praised by players and coaches across the league for his ability to connect. He himself has also stressed the importance of building relationships, especially with a certain someone.

“We just try to connect on a personal level, and then what I’m trying to do is I’m trying to just build that emotional currency because I’m going to need to start drawing from that as we start to face challenges to get into the offseason,” Canales said of quarterback Bryce Young at the Annual League Meeting.

“You know, we start to talk about footwork and talk about protections and critiquing this and that. I think the more that we can create a relationship, it really softens the message versus when it’s just like player-coach, it’s kind of clunky, and it’s a little bit abrasive when it’s just like you’re constantly just correcting these football things, but you don’t have the basis of a relationship to lean on.”

Well, by the looks of that video, Canales is working on building those relationships on a case-by-case basis.

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Panthers HC Dave Canales tweets before start of offseason workouts: ‘Let’s get it’

It seems as though Panthers HC Dave Canales is ready to get to work.

Dave Canales seems like he’s ready to get to work.

Well, that might be one heck of an understatement, as the new Carolina Panthers head coach tweeted the following on Sunday evening:

Perhaps that post comes as no coincidence seeing as though his team starts their offseason workout program on Monday. The start of the week marks the start of Phase One—in which players can participate in meetings, strength and conditioning and physical rehabilitation.

The initial stage of the program will last for two weeks and give way to the following two phases, per the league:

Phase Two:

Phase Two consists of the next three weeks of the program. On–field workouts may include individual or group instruction and drills, as well as “perfect play drills,” and drills and plays with offensive players lining up across from offensive players and defensive players lining up across from defensive players, conducted at a walk–through pace. No live contact or team offense vs. team defense drills are permitted.

Phase Three:

Phase Three consists of the next four weeks of the program. Teams may conduct a total of 10 days of organized team practice activity, or “OTAs”. No live contact is permitted, but 7–on–7, 9–on–7, and 11–on–11 drills are permitted.

Canales and the Panthers are scheduled to run voluntary minicamp from April 23 to April 25, organized team activities on varying dates from May 20 to June 6 and mandatory minicamp from June 11 to June 13.

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WATCH: Chiefs TE Travis Kelce shows off during offseason training

Kansas City #Chiefs TE Travis Kelce showed off his offseason workouts in a video that was posted to social media this week.

Videos of non-team-related workouts have hit social media over the last few weeks, with several Kansas City Chiefs stars keeping ready before OTAs.

Pro Bowl tight end Travis Kelce has a busy off-the-field schedule with his travels to different countries, podcast, and planning a concert in Kansas City called Kelce Jam.

He has never short-changed his commitment to improving his Hall-of-Fame-worthy play in hopes of adding another Super Bowl title. Kelce appeared in a viral workout highlight video the NFL’s official X account shared on social media.

The intense training in April is a welcome sight for the 34-year-old tight end as he prepares for his 12th NFL season. The four-time first-team All-Pro fell only a few yards short of another 1,000-yard receiving season due to missing two games in 2023.

He finished the year with 984 receiving yards and five touchdowns and, in the postseason, etched his name in history with the most playoff receptions and tying Jerry Rice for first in 100+ receiving yard games.

Commanders’ Sam Cosmi happy to be a dad and for changes in Ashburn

Sam Cosmi is enjoying all of the changes in Washington, optimistic for the future.

“The overall dynamic of the environment and the vibe is very positive, very uplifting and it feels great.”

That was how right guard Sam Cosmi began to speak of the differences he is already noticing with the new administration and coaching staff. Cosmi spoke with the media as the Commanders have begun their offseason program under Dan Quinn and the new coaching staff.

Cosmi illustrated this by revealing that already the team is integrating offensive and defensive players together more often rather than the previous procedures in Ashburn.

When reminded that at the end of the season, Cosmi had voiced displeasure in Eric Bieniemy’s desire to pass the ball so much of the time, Cosmi replied, “This is a pass-heavy league, which is a what it is type of thing. But I do like to run the ball. I do like to bring the attack on the defense. We’re definitely emphasizing that more (it sounds like), so I am excited about that.”

When asked regarding the Commanders using their No.2 overall pick on a quarterback, Cosmi replied, “We as a line definitely have to help him. It’s a learning process for sure, so we need to be taking things off of his plate. It’s (going to be) a whole new thing for him. So as much as we can help him and not only protect him but also mentally, that is going to be part of our job this year for sure.”

It’s not often you hear a player volunteer they need to help the quarterback mentally. Was Sam Cosmi, in that comment, volunteering that the Commanders didn’t help Sam Howell mentally in 2023?

Was he saying all the extra passing for an inexperienced quarterback was not good for Howell mentally? Certainly, Howell’s play suffered as the season continued through November and December.

Most importantly Cosmi spoke of he and his wife recently becoming parents with the birth of their baby daughter. “Dad life is one of the best things in the world. I always come home with a smile just to see my little baby girl.”

Cosmi also expressed that being a father has given him an additional perspective on what it means to work his job. “You have that little one to take care of when you go home. Having that addition and building my family makes going to work even more special because you have another thing to work for. I’ve enjoyed every second of it, truly.”