It’s early June in the NFL which means it’s mandatory minicamp season. Nine teams — the New England Patriots, Cleveland Browns, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Miami Dolphins, New York Giants, New York Jets, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Washington Redskins — are in action this week.
Here’s the best stuff from around Tuesday’s practices:
Tom Brady: “What’s up guys, and gals.” pic.twitter.com/UlMbIoj5T8
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) June 4, 2019
And we’re off …
🛫 @LeVeonBell 🛫 pic.twitter.com/73VVAElQRs
— New York Jets (@nyjets) June 4, 2019
Le’Veon Bell’s first practice in the books: Only seven reps — four in 11-on-11, three in 7-on-7. He had three carries. Targeted once (ball off his hands). He looked rusty and tentative, just what you’d expect from someone who hadn’t practiced in 17 months.
Not great days for Eli Manning or Daniel Jones. Both threw INTs in live drills and were inconsistent.
Jones’ highlight was pulling the ball and running on a zone-read. Best QB by a wide margin on Day 1 of minicamp— Alex Tanney.
We didn’t see a ton from Ndamukong Suh in his first practice as a Buccaneer (understandably), but season ticket holders who were in attendance during Tuesday’s first day of minicamp gave him a warm ovation. He took the field to, “Suhhhh!”
Last player off the field? Bucs rookie Devin White, who signed every autograph and posed for every photograph, including this one with fans Kedwin and Leah Garcia.
QB Baker Mayfield on where he is with growing his connection with OBJ & Gerald McCoy opting for Carolina. pic.twitter.com/5KCkx5dzn5
— ig: josinaanderson (@JosinaAnderson) June 4, 2019
Browns RB Duke Johnson says he still wants to be traded but will be “all in” if he’s still on the team in the fall.
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— Jake Trotter (@Jake_Trotter) June 4, 2019