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Taking a step closer, the Washington Commanders will begin their Organized Team Activities (OTAs) this week.
This week will actually be the first of three OTAs leading up to training camp. There is risk involved, which is why some veteran players don't see the need to take unnecessary risks if their roster spot isn't in danger of being lost. For instance, just this past week in an official OTA workout, Giants defensive lineman Roy Robertson-Harris suffered an Achilles tendon injury.
Some Washington fans will recall during the Redskins OTAs in May of 2019, former Alabama stud linebacker Reuben Foster suffered not only an injury, but a major injury when he went down very early in the entire workout. It was hard to believe, hearing Foster would be lost for the season because he had torn an ACL and a LCL as well. Foster was visibly frustrated (understandable), his 2019 season finished, not even making it to training camp.
Back to this offseason, yes, the Commanders indeed have three OTA(s) scheduled for this offseason, May 27–29, June 2–4, and June 9–11. The players will have five days off, and then the mandatory minicamp will begin, being held this year June 16–18.
If you are new to following the NFL and the Washington Commanders in the offseason, here is a brief summary of how the NFL arranges for these OTAs. Each NFL team is allowed to conduct its own OTA workouts. They are, however, voluntary, not mandatory, for players under contract with their team. NFL teams are permitted to conduct 7-on-7, 9-on-7, and 11-on-11 drills. However, contact is strictly prohibited during team OTAs.
With the Commanders having hired two new coordinators in January, many veterans will choose to attend at least one of the OTAs. This will provide them with the opportunity to be more effectively introduced to the new offense and defense that will be installed this season, led by OC David Blough and DC Daronte Jones.
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Washington Commanders begin first of three weeks of OTAs this week
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This week will actually be the first of three OTAs leading up to training camp. There is risk involved, which is why some veteran players don't see the need to take unnecessary risks if their roster spot isn't in danger of being lost. For instance, just this past week in an official OTA workout, Giants defensive lineman Roy Robertson-Harris suffered an Achilles tendon injury.
Some Washington fans will recall during the Redskins OTAs in May of 2019, former Alabama stud linebacker Reuben Foster suffered not only an injury, but a major injury when he went down very early in the entire workout. It was hard to believe, hearing Foster would be lost for the season because he had torn an ACL and a LCL as well. Foster was visibly frustrated (understandable), his 2019 season finished, not even making it to training camp.
Back to this offseason, yes, the Commanders indeed have three OTA(s) scheduled for this offseason, May 27–29, June 2–4, and June 9–11. The players will have five days off, and then the mandatory minicamp will begin, being held this year June 16–18.
If you are new to following the NFL and the Washington Commanders in the offseason, here is a brief summary of how the NFL arranges for these OTAs. Each NFL team is allowed to conduct its own OTA workouts. They are, however, voluntary, not mandatory, for players under contract with their team. NFL teams are permitted to conduct 7-on-7, 9-on-7, and 11-on-11 drills. However, contact is strictly prohibited during team OTAs.
With the Commanders having hired two new coordinators in January, many veterans will choose to attend at least one of the OTAs. This will provide them with the opportunity to be more effectively introduced to the new offense and defense that will be installed this season, led by OC David Blough and DC Daronte Jones.
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Washington Commanders begin first of three weeks of OTAs this week
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