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The Chargers are among 19 NFL teams that will commence their 2021 OTAs today. How many players actually attend still remains to be seen as most of the players have decided to stick together in solidarity by not showing up to voluntary offseason workouts. Earlier earlier this month, numerous teams put out statements through the NFLPA announcing their intentions ahead of this week’s schedule.
Should players attend, it will be the first time that veterans will be able to hit the field this offseason with their coaches.
A total of 19 NFL teams kick off their OTAs today, with the remainder starting tomorrow. These sessions are voluntary and teams can hold a maximum of 10 total.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) May 24, 2021
The first on field work for veterans together this offseason and another step closer to the season.
The Chargers will also be making head coach Brandon Staley and offensive line coach Frank Smith available to the media later today at 1 p.m., along with several players.
And now for today’s links.
Chargers News:
Chargers finalize preseason schedule (Chargers.com)
Who is the Chargers’ best-kept secret? (Chargers Wire)
Ranking the rookies by their expected impact in 2021 (Bolt Beat)
Justin Herbert is about to go through “the worst thing” for a second-year quarterback (NFL.com)
NFL News:
Bill Barnwell predicts what moves will be made in the NFL next month (ESPN+)
Patrick Mahomes is ready to workout after offseason surgery (ESPN)
The Patriots have had internal discussions about Julio Jones (NFL.com)
The biggest priority for all 32 teams (NFL.com)
Latest NFL power rankings (Pro Football Talk)
Russell Wilson is reportedly very happy with the Seahawks’ offseason (Bleacher Report)