The New York Jets opened their mandatory minicamp Tuesday short two Pro Bowl members of their roster. Neither absence, head coach Robert Saleh said, was excused.
Saleh said he spoke over the weekend with defensive tackle Haason Reddick, who has sat out team activities while seeking a new contract but is "in a really good place mentally, working his tail off."
Four-time league MVP Aaron Rodgers was also absent.
“Aaron and I spoke before OTAs started,” Saleh said in a pre-practice media conference. “He’s been very good in communication. He’s been here the entire time.