Post by Guvmintcheeze on May 27, 2015 0:09:59 GMT
Unsigned Vic Beasley participates in OTAs
FLOWERY, BRANCH, Ga. -- Atlanta Falcons first-round draft pick Vic Beasley participated in Tuesday's organized team activities despite remaining unsigned.
The pass-rusher from Clemson is the only unsigned player among the team's seven draft selections. It is unclear what is holding up negotiations.
Typically a player not under contract who participates in OTAs will sign an injury waiver which states the team will negotiate his contract in good faith based on his draft position. Beasley was the eighth overall pick.
The Falcons sorely needed a pass-rusher, which is why they selected Beasley. He showed off his power and speed in bull-rushing by left tackle Lamar Holmes during a drill.
Falcons coach Dan Quinn said Beasley stood out rushing the passer in third-down situations Tuesday, along with Adrian Clayborn and Kroy Biermann.
There were a handful of players sidelined during the practice while rehabbing from injuries: safety William Moore (shoulder), left tackle Jake Matthews (foot), linebacker Brooks Reed (groin), center Joe Hawley (ACL/MCL), tackle Sam Baker (knee), guard/center Peter Konz (ACL), running back Antone Smith (leg), defensive back Dez Southward (knee) and rookie cornerback Jalen Collins (foot).
Quinn said Baker was rehabbing indoors while the other injured players were on the field working with the athletic performance staff.
FLOWERY, BRANCH, Ga. -- Atlanta Falcons first-round draft pick Vic Beasley participated in Tuesday's organized team activities despite remaining unsigned.
The pass-rusher from Clemson is the only unsigned player among the team's seven draft selections. It is unclear what is holding up negotiations.
Typically a player not under contract who participates in OTAs will sign an injury waiver which states the team will negotiate his contract in good faith based on his draft position. Beasley was the eighth overall pick.
The Falcons sorely needed a pass-rusher, which is why they selected Beasley. He showed off his power and speed in bull-rushing by left tackle Lamar Holmes during a drill.
Falcons coach Dan Quinn said Beasley stood out rushing the passer in third-down situations Tuesday, along with Adrian Clayborn and Kroy Biermann.
There were a handful of players sidelined during the practice while rehabbing from injuries: safety William Moore (shoulder), left tackle Jake Matthews (foot), linebacker Brooks Reed (groin), center Joe Hawley (ACL/MCL), tackle Sam Baker (knee), guard/center Peter Konz (ACL), running back Antone Smith (leg), defensive back Dez Southward (knee) and rookie cornerback Jalen Collins (foot).
Quinn said Baker was rehabbing indoors while the other injured players were on the field working with the athletic performance staff.