Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski announced on Wednesday that edge rusher James Pearce Jr. is not currently with the team for the start of the voluntary offseason workout program. Stefanski shared the update during a press conference as the team officially opened its spring training schedule.
According to Marc Raimondi, Pearce Jr. was not in attendance as players gathered for the initial phase of the offseason calendar. Under the NFL's Collective Bargaining Agreement, these sessions are strictly voluntary and focus primarily on strength, conditioning, and physical rehabilitation rather than on-field football drills.
The Browns have not disclosed a specific reason for the absence of James Pearce Jr. or provided a timeline for when the edge rusher is expected to report to the team facility. These early workouts represent the first opportunity for coaching staffs to meet with players following the conclusion of the previous season.
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