The Facts:
Language in the CBA prohibits players who sign new contracts from practicing with their teams until the start of the new league year. That will not occur until Thursday, August 4th, almost a week after the start of the signing period and the start of all 32 training camps.
Reported by Profootballtalk.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
The rule applies to players re-signing with their old teams as well since they will not be reporting under an existing contract. Teams like the Saints, with 26 free agents, would be affected heavily by this rule as they try to adapt to the condensed offseason timeline. Mike Sando of ESPN.com points out that the rule could also wind up affecting players who get traded. He uses Kevin Kolb of the Eagles as an example, pointing out that the acquiring team would likely want to redo the contract and that would affect Kolb’s availability to practice with his new offense. The rule only applies to veteran players, so rookies, drafted or undrafted, are able to start practicing as soon as they sign their contracts. ... Also: ESPN insider John Clayton is reporting that teams were granted the right to sign undrafted players Monday night.
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