NFL teams across the country are in the midst of Organized Team Activities, which are voluntary for player but widely attended. But a new proposal could spell the end of OTAs throughout the league.
According to a report from NFL insider Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, the NFL Players Association is finalizing a proposal that could get rid of OTAs and replace it with a longer training camp period.
“End of OTAs? The NFL Players Association is working to finalize a proposal to overhaul the offseason starting as soon as 2025, eliminating voluntary on-field work in the spring in favor of a longer training camp ramp-up, with players reporting in mid-June to early July, per sources,” Pelissero said in a post on X, the social media website that was formerly known as Twitter.
The union has been seeking feedback on the plan from players, a majority of whom support the change, sources say. A formal proposal is expected this summer.
Offseason work rules are collectively bargained, and any changes would require an agreement with the NFL.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) May 28, 2024
“The union has been seeking feedback on the plan from players, a majority of whom support the change, sources say. A formal proposal is expected this summer. Offseason work rules are collectively bargained, and any changes would require an agreement with the NFL,” Pelissero said in a follow-up post.
Obviously, this would be a significant change to the league calendar. We’ll have to see if it is ultimately approved.
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