OTA No-Shows: Who Could Miss Minicamp Next?

As the NFL teams begin mandatory minicamp this week, several notable players may not take the field.
OTA No-Shows: Who Could Miss Minicamp Next?
Alex Anzalone of the Detroit Lions walks the field prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Ford Field in Detroit, Mich., on Dec. 15, 2024. Nic Antaya/Getty Images
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The NFL offseason turns to mandatory minicamp this week, and multiple notable players could miss practices based on their lack of participation during recent organized team activities.

Despite the voluntary nature of organized team activities (OTAs), big-name players missing those practices often stems from something major, such as contract issues, injury, or personal reasons. Here’s a look at some of the biggest names who didn’t spend time on the field during OTAs for their respective teams.

Alex Anzalone

The Detroit Lions cornerback not only didn’t participate in recent OTAs, but he also posted a workout video on Instagram last week with a message that fans may perceive as contract-related. Anzalone, 30, has a year left on his contract, and his video indicates that he’s mostly recovered from last season’s forearm fracture.
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