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DT Elijah Qualls Looks For Next Step

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is still trying to catch up.

The defensive tackle who missed all of the Organized Team Activities in the spring because of a rule that does not permit rookies to attend NFL facilities until their college class graduates says he is halfway there.

“Schematically, yes,” Qualls said when asked if he’s caught up from the missed time. “Technique-wise, I’m always working on it. There is always something to work on. The goal is to be consistent and I’m not where I want to be yet.”

The sixth-round draft pick from Washington flashed in Thursday night’s preseason opener in Green Bay and is ready for Round 2 on Thursday against Buffalo at Lincoln Financial Field.