With the start of training camps across the league, there are always reminders that at its core, the NFL is a business.
Meaning some players are not reporting for the start of camps due to their contract status. Or, given the terms of the current CBA, they are “holding in.” Reporting to training camp, but not practicing as they try and negotiate a new contract with their teams.
Whether it is a veteran looking for a long-term extension or a younger player seeking that lucrative second deal, a few players have chosen to “hold in” at the start of training camp. Here is a running list of what players are doing just that.