Eleven NFL teams are officially beginning their Organized Team Activities (OTAs) today, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. This wave of workouts marks a significant ramp-up in the league's offseason calendar as nearly a third of the NFL returns to the practice field for on-field drills.
The list of franchises hitting the field for the first time this phase includes the Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Chargers, Philadelphia Eagles, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, Carolina Panthers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Los Angeles Rams, and Seattle Seahawks.
OTAs represent Phase 3 of the NFL鈥檚 offseason program. During this period, teams are permitted to conduct 10 days of organized team practice activities. While no live contact is permitted, teams are allowed to run 7-on-7, 9-on-7, and 11-on-11 drills. These sessions are voluntary for players but serve as a critical window for coaching staffs to integrate new draft picks and free-agent acquisitions into their respective systems.
The commencement of these workouts follows earlier starts by other franchises and precedes the mandatory minicamp phase scheduled for most teams in June. Attendance at these voluntary sessions is often a major talking point as veterans and star players decide whether to participate ahead of the mandatory summer sessions.
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