The workouts resumed Tuesday, the same date teams had to re-issue tender offers to restricted free agents who had yet to sign, according to rules in the collective bargaining agreement.
All three were expected to receive the same tenders they did in March — a first- and third-round tender for Williams, a first-round tender for Jolly and a second-round tender for Bigby. It's unclear when — or if — the players will sign their tenders.
Only Williams would appear to have any bargaining power. The Packers are thin at cornerback and aren't sure whether Al Harris' reconstructed knee will be ready for the season opener.
Jolly is awaiting his drug charge trial, which was again postponed on Tuesday. The Packers drafted a pair of defensive ends, Mike Neal and C.J. Wilson, in part because of Jolly's uncertain future. Bigby could be in danger of losing his starting safety job to rookie Morgan Burnett, who has been working with the No. 1 defense during the OTAs.
The next important date for unsigned restricted free agents is June 15, when teams can reduce the tender to 110 percent of the player's 2009 base salary.
After taking last week off, the Packers resumed OTAs on Tuesday with a workout that was closed to the media and public.
Wednesday's practice, scheduled for 11:15 a.m., is open to the public at Ray Nitschke Field, weather permitting.
2010年6月1日星期二
Green Bay Packers re-tender Atari Bigby, Johnny Jolly and Tramon Williams
The Green Bay Packers re-tendered restricted free agents Atari Bigby, Johnny Jolly and Tramon Williams on Tuesday, but none of the three had signed or reported to the organized team activity workouts
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