The most important note to remember in these workouts is that they are voluntary. Phase One of the NFL program lasts two weeks and is limited to strength, conditioning and rehab.
» Two weeks, limited to strength and conditioning activities ("Dead Ball"). Only strength and conditioning coaches allowed on the field.
Three teams with new coaches, the Broncos, Rams and 49, which started workouts April 10, will continue Phase One of their offseason workout programs.
Two teams, the Buffalo Bills and Los Angeles Chargers, which began workouts on April 3, will transition to Phase Two of the offseason workouts. Phase Two takes place over the three weeks. On-field workouts might include individual player instruction and drills, as well as team practices conducted on a "separates" basis. No live contact or team offense versus team defense drills are permitted.
The Bills begin voluntary minicamp Tuesday. Teams with new coaches can hold a minicamp for veteran players before the NFL draft (April 27-29 in Philadelphia), which allows extended for extended work periods. The Broncos, Chargers, Rams and 49ers will host their voluntary minicamps beginning on April 25.
The biggest offseason question for the Philadelphia Eagles looms in the coming days: Will Carson Wentz play Week 1?
Eagles coach Doug Pederson has declined to say publicly whether the franchise quarterback will be cleared for contact in time for Thursday's season opener against the Atlanta Falcons. What earlier in the summer seemed destined isn't quite so sure.
The doctor who repaired Wentz's torn ACL and LCL, Dr. Jim Bradley, told John Clark of NBC Sports Philadelphia, he'd recommend playing it safe.
"It should be a cautious approach," Bradley said Friday in a phone interview. "What's a few games over 12 to 15 years?"
This thought process is obviously one the Eagles medical and coaching staff is considering. Why risk further injury that could wipe out another 10 games just to get him on the field for Week 1? We've seen players come back too soon and regret it -- anyone remember Robert Griffin III's "All in for week 1" Adidas-sponsored mantra? How'd that work out?
As much as Wentz wants to be on the field with his teammates when the season kicks off, it's the team's responsibility to save a player from himself.
Bradley noted that because Wentz's injury was "much more" than a torn ACL, the longer he waits to return lessens the chance of a re-rupture.
If Wentz is cleared to play, then let's roll. But if he isn't fully ready, the Eagles should be confident to play behind Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles, despite a rocky preseason, until Wentz is 100 percent.
Bradley added Wentz is "definitely ahead" of schedule in his rehab, as the quarterback has been all summer. Ahead of schedule and ready to play Week 1, however, are not necessarily the same.
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In June 2018, AMPAC VP External Affairs Nakita Valerio will host a public webinar for willing participants on the subjects of Islam and Islamophobia. The goal of the webinar is to inform members of the public about the diversity within Islam and Muslim communities, as well as the systemic discrimination they face. The hope is to leave participants feeling empowered and equipped to begin to make change within their own spheres of influence.
AMPAC VP External Affairs Nakita Valerio delivered a webinar for the Association of Urban Municipalities of Alberta alongside hate crimes specialist Irfan Chaudhry. The webinar was the best attended webinar for AUMA to date and the resulting conversation was very productive. We look forward to hosting another soon.
AMPAC VP External Affairs Nakita Valerio did an InstaLive session with prolific blogger and Instagram influencer Sumaira Z to discuss the complexities of Islamophobia and the importance of understanding it for advocates working in the Muslim community.
AMPAC VP of External Affairs Nakita Valerio and Director of External Affairs Wati Rahmat presented on Islam and Islamophobia at Edmonton Moravian Church. It was an amazing and engaged crowd which asked many important questions and left with a to-do list for combating anti-Muslim hatred and bigotry. Only the beginning of our friendship!
AMPAC VP External Affairs Nakita Valerio was honoured to deliver a talk to Norquest College students, staff, faculty and the public as part of the College’s annual Inclusion Fusion festival. AMPAC rounded off a week of discussion on diversity and difference with a great session!
Working with MLA Chris Nielsen NDP, our Director of External Affairs, Mona M Ismaeil, led a beautiful teaching session on anti-racism at Balwin School for the International Day for the Elimination of Racism.
AMPAC VP External Affairs Nakita Valerio lectured on Islam and Islamophobia to hundreds of Norquest College faculty and staff for their Campus-Wide Learning Day. The crowd was standing-room only and came with incredibly poignant questions. Feedback for the session was excellent and AMPAC continued to receive good feedback in the weeks after it was held. We look forward to continuing our relationship with institutions that prioritize anti-racism education.
AMPAC VP External Affairs Nakita Valerio, pictured with instructor Salima Versi, was honoured to lecture on Nuancing Islamophobia for the University of Alberta’s Religious Studies Program’s Introduction to Islam class. The lecture was about excavating the term Islamophobia in order to better understand its different manifestations for the purposes of combating it more effectively – and how to do that!
AMPAC VP External Affairs Nakita Valerio and Director of External Affairs Mona Ismaeil had an amazing time presenting on Islamophobia for the French-bilingual principals at Cité Francophone. This is the beginning of much longer-term relationship that will continue throughout 2018 to include French-bilingual educators and their students.
AMPAC Director of External Affairs Mona Ismaeil teaching students about Islam, Islamophobia and building acceptance at O’Leary High School. They were very engaged and learned a lot.
AMPAC VP External Affairs Nakita Valerio delivered two sessions on Islam and Islamophobia in Canada for CUPW. After her talks, the postal workers went into break out sessions where Nakita and Directors of External Affairs Wati Rahmat and Mona Ismaeil each took the questions and comments of participants. It was two incredible afternoons, reaching hundreds of people with the message of understanding, peace and acceptance. The Union workers stated that it was easily one of the best sessions they have ever had and they have never seen their members so thoroughly aware and engaged. Their questions were thoughtful and serious about building understanding and purposeful action for union workers to be allies to Muslims in an age of escalating Islamophobia.