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– Storm in Buffalo: Stefon Diggs absent, Sean McDermott “very worried”
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Odell Beckham is back
Sixteen months after the Super Bowl he won with the Rams, Odell Beckham (WR, Ravens) has finally set foot on the pitch. On Tuesday, the receiver took part in his first practice with Baltimore.
“It feels good to be able to get out of bed without feeling pain,” he told reporters.
The 30-year-old seriously injured his knee during the Big Game. After an off season, he signed for a season with the Ravens. He is 30 years old.
Still in Baltimore, Rashod Bateman (WR) does not train. He received a cortisone injection in his injured foot in 2022. John Harbaugh has confirmed he is not expected to be available for a few days so priority has been given to his rehabilitation. The idea is to make sure he’s ready for training camp.
“I love it”: Josh Allen reacts to the absence of Stefon Diggs (Bills)
The absence of Stefon Diggs (WR) disrupts the Bills’ minicamp. After the concerned reaction of his coach Sean McDermott, it was his quarterback Josh Allen who had to react to the situation this Tuesday at a press conference.
“I know that internally, we are working on elements that are not related to football,” eluded the player while the situation remains murky around his teammate. “Stef is my sure guy. I love it ! added Allen.
“There are things that we could have managed better last year. As an organization, we may not have communicated enough, ”commented the quarterback soberly, specifying that there are no personal problems between them.
Bengals: Jonah Williams calms the game
Jonah Williams (OT, Bengals) started the season by asking for his transfer. On Monday, he was more peaceful on the sidelines of his team’s mandatory minicamp. Apparently, if he has to cross to the right of the line to make room for Orlando Brown on the other side, then he will.
“I will be happy to be part of this team with a lot of great teammates. I love everyone in the group, the coaches and the supporters. I’m super happy,” he told his team’s official website.
Sulks and negotiations
– Saquon Barkley (RB, Giants) hasn’t signed his franchise tag, and he’s not at minicamp. So no improvement in the situation on Tuesday, and his coach Brian Daboll refused to answer questions about it.
–Chiefs star defenseman Chris Jones (DT) is not at the Missouri franchise minicamp. The player is in contractual discussions to extend his lease ending at the end of the season.
– Alex Highsmith (OLB, Steelers) said he was “confident” that he would have a new contract before the start of training camp this summer. The player, author of 14.5 sacks last season, has only one year left on his rookie contract.
– Like this Monday, Budda Baker (S, Cardinals) has still not trained, although he is present with his franchise. The player has requested a trade.
– Justin Jefferson (WR, Vikings) has two years left on his contract, but his agent is already in negotiations with Minnesota for a huge contract. The player skipped optional spring training, but he was there for the mandatory part on Tuesday. And he assured that his desire for a new contract will not prevent him from being there in July for training camp. ” Will I be there? Oh yes ! Yes“, he launched to ESPN.
injuries
– Chuck Clark (S, Jets) is said to have seriously injured his knee. He would be looking for a second opinion, but the trend would not be good. (SNY)
– Jonathan Taylor (RB, Colts) did not practice with his teammates on Tuesday. He is still recovering from ankle surgery he had in the offseason. He has already explained that he plans to be ready for the regular season. (Pro Football Talk)
– James Robinson (RB) was cut by the Patriots on Monday. According to The Athletic, he was hampered by injuries during his training with New England. On the franchise’s official website, it was reported that his ” lack of explosiveness was noticeable. »
– Sterling Shepard (WR, Giants) told SNY on Tuesday to be “ in time to recover from his knee injury and be able to start the regular season.
– While watching his teammates from the sidelines JC Jackson (CB, Chargers) assured ESPN he is on schedule to return to the regular season. He tore his patellar tendon in Week 7 last season.
Transactions
– The Jets continue to dip into Green Bay alumni. Adrian Amos (S) has been signed for one year and $4 million. His arrival is explained in particular by the knee injury of Chuck Clark (S). (ESPN)
The main cups of the day: Nick Williams (WR, Broncos)
In short
– Asked at a press conference about the identity of the best quarterback currently, Joe Burrow (QB, Bengals) was direct: “ There is no possible debate, it’s Patrick (Editor’s note: Mahomes, QB, Chiefs). Until someone has a better year than they just had, he’s the man to beat”.
– Aaron Donald (DT, Rams) and Alaric Jackson (OT) were excused from the Rams’ mandatory minicamp for personal reasons. (official)
JJ Watt will not sign a one-day contract with the Texans
JJ Watt will join the Texans’ Ring of Honor. But he will not sign a one-day contract to officially retire with the franchise, as do a lot of emblematic players who left for other countries at the end of their careers.
“I don’t see the point of one-day contracts,” Watt told the Texans’ official website. “It’s mostly a symbolic piece of paper. I think the Ring of Honor and all that goes with it is more than enough. »
Darius Slay (Eagles) waters down his wine
In a world like the NFL, having too strong words can quickly backfire. When he declared at the end of 2020 “to have lost all respect” for Matt Patricia when he left the Lions for the Eagles, Darius Slay probably did not imagine having to evolve under the coach’s orders again.
And yet, Patricia’s appointment as the Eagles’ defensive assistant means the two will reunite. A situation that does not seem to disturb the player.
“It’s been cordial,” the player told the Detroit Free Press of the reunion. “It’s a normal day at work. We both have the same goal, which is to get a title. This is our number one concern,” Slay said.
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