The New England Patriots’ plans were disrupted when they unexpectedly canceled an organized team activity scheduled for Thursday afternoon, causing speculation among fans and analysts. Shortly afterward, ESPN broke the news that the team had been penalized for violating offseason rules, resulting in the loss of two OTA workouts.
The specifics of the violation were not disclosed, leaving many curious about the details. With the cancellation of Thursday’s workout and another one slated for next week, the Patriots face a setback in their offseason preparations. The team had originally planned for a series of 10 OTA dates from late May to early June, culminating in a minicamp from June 12-14. (an article on usatoday.com reported)
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The NFL has given Similar penalties in recent years for breaking the regulations, which are overseen by the Players’ Association. Dallas Cowboys forfeited one week of organized team activities (OTAs) in 2021, and the league forced the San Francisco 49ers to cancel their last week of OTAs that year.
In compliance with the CBA, every team must videotape its OTAs so that the league can evaluate the non-contact regulations. Due to players wearing full pads during a rookie minicamp in 2018, the Baltimore Ravens lost two OTA days.