FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- New York Jets star running back Le'Veon Bell wasn't among the players present for the start of the team's voluntary three-day minicamp.
Linebacker Darron Lee, whose role with the team is uncertain, also wasn't on the practice field Tuesday.
Coach Adam Gase downplayed it, stressing the session is not mandatory. He adds that Bell, signed as a free agent last month, was with the team during the first week of offseason workouts, and Lee has been present.
Teams with new coaches are allowed to hold a voluntary minicamp early in the offseason program.