The Seattle Seahawks signed seven players, including restricted free agents Michael Jackson and Jon Rhattigan, as well as exclusive rights free agents Myles Adams, McClendon Curtis, Raiqwon O'Neal, Joshua Onujiogu, and Brady Russell. Defensive end LaTrell Bumphus was released. Jackson started all 17 games at right cornerback in 2022, while Rhattigan has been a key special teams player. The signings come as players arrive for the start of the offseason workout program.
The New England Patriots are set to begin their 2024 offseason workout program, with voluntary workouts kicking off on Monday at Gillette Stadium. The first phase will focus on strength and conditioning, followed by individual and group drills in May, and 7-on-7, 9-on-7, and 11-on-11 drills in late May and June. The team's new head coach, Jerod Mayo, will oversee the program, which will culminate in a mandatory minicamp in mid-June before the start of training camp in late July.
The NFL announced the offseason workout program schedule for the Chicago Bears, with the first day set for April 15 and the mandatory minicamp scheduled for June 4-6. The program consists of three phases, with activities progressing from strength and conditioning to incorporating team drills. The Bears will also hold a rookie minicamp after the NFL draft and are expected to kick off training camp a week earlier than usual due to their selection for the Hall of Fame game.
Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander is impressed with the performance of second-year receivers Romeo Doubs and Christian Watson during the offseason workout program. Doubs caught a touchdown pass against Alexander's coverage during a mandatory minicamp practice, and Watson also scored a long touchdown during a team drill. Alexander believes challenging the young passing game will help everyone get better, and he plans to turn up the intensity during training camp.
The New York Giants begin their voluntary offseason workout program on Monday, but running back Saquon Barkley and defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence won't be in attendance. The team's offseason schedule includes OTA workouts, mandatory minicamp, and rookie minicamp. GM Joe Schoen will hold his pre-draft media availability on Thursday. The Giants are also rumored to be interested in Minnesota center John Michael Schmitz in the upcoming NFL Draft.
