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Anthony Barr: Mike Zimmer mum on linebacker’s health

Like most coaches, Mike Zimmer would prefer to never discuss the health of his players. During the season the NFL requires teams to put out injury reports but in the offseason there is no such rule.

That being the case, you can just guess what answer Zimmer gave when queried by the media about the status of linebacker Anthony Barr, who has yet to participate in OTA practices.

Zimmer on Anthony Barr being held back in OTAs: “First injury report comes out September 3rd or something. That’s when I’ll” let you know

— Andrew Krammer (@Andrew_Krammer) June 7, 2016

Thanks for clearing that up coach Zim!