While it is technically still the offseason, the majority of NFL teams began working toward the 2016 season on Monday, as by rule they were able to begin offseason workouts.
(Teams that have a new head coach, like the New York Giants and Tennessee Titans, were able to begin earlier this month.)
Mother Nature had other plans for the Houston Texans, as torrential rains – the Weather Channel reported there was as much as four inches per hour falling in the Houston area; and with roadways and residences flooded, the Texans had to cancel Day 1 of their program.
There are three phases to team offseason programs:
Phase 1 consists of the first two weeks of the program with activities limited to strength and conditioning and physical rehabilitation only.
Phase 2 consists of the next three weeks of the program. On-field workouts may include individual player instruction and drills as well as team practice conducted on a "separates" basis. No live contact or team offense vs. team defense drills are permitted.
Phase 3 consists of the next four weeks of the program. Teams may conduct a total of 10 days of organized team practice activity, or "OTAs." No live contact is permitted, but 7-on-7, 9-on-7, and 11-on-11 drills are permitted.
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