PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Despite a statement to the contrary made back in April through their players union, the Eagles players will participate in a three-week program of in-person voluntary offseason workouts, also known as organized team activities, or OTAs.
It's no secret the NFL Players Association wanted voluntary workouts to be remote this offseason, as they were in 2020 because of the escalating pandemic.
However, it appears the Eagles coaches, led by rookie head coach Nick Sirianni, agreed to change things up. Apparently this is allowing them more time to teach, something that is vital for a new coaching staff.
The coaches contacted team leaders and agreed to have an in-person program over the next three weeks that focuses on, "training, teaching and physical conditioning," according to the team's website. It appears there will not be a mandatory mini-camp, which has traditionally followed voluntary OTAs.
This week is Phase 2 of the off-season program, according to Eagles Insider Dave Spadaro, "which includes meetings and on-field sessions." Then, the next two weeks will be Phase 3, which will have on-field drills that. After this three-week program, the next time everyone will get together at the NovaCare Complex will be training camp.