FOXBORO — Patriots defensive sort out Lawrence Guy is current for coaching camp, which is an improve from his minicamp standing.
But it appears the problems that stored Guy out of obligatory minicamp aren’t fairly resolved. Guy’s absence was believed to be a contract situation, ESPN reported in June.
“Me and my agent have been in discussions with this organization and we’re gonna keep that private between us,” Guy mentioned Thursday after Day 2 of coaching camp.
Guy mentioned he welcomed a toddler round minicamp and “we had things we had to deal with.”
“We’re big on family, and we had to handle certain things,” Guys mentioned. “We’re going to leave it at that.”
Guy wouldn’t say whether or not his presence at coaching camp meant that he was assured that his contract can be amended. The 6-foot-4, 315-pound defensive sort out nonetheless has two years and $6 million left on his deal.
“I’m here. A big smile on my face,” Guy mentioned. “I’m going to do whatever I can for the organization. I’ll work as hard as I can. That’s why we play this game — to be out on this field. To be a brotherhood.”
Patriots head coach Bill Belichick mentioned Tuesday when gamers reported that he hoped that scenario that stored Guy out of minicamp had been resolved.
“It’s football season. Most players play football in football season,” Belichick mentioned. “We’ll see how it goes.”
The Patriots would release over $3 million in cap house and tackle simply $500,000 in useless cash in the event that they launched or traded Guy. The 33-year-old defender is a key cog for the Patriots. Most defensive tackles who’re 30-plus battle to command exorbitant salaries in the event that they’re not key contributors as move rushers, nonetheless.
Source: www.bostonherald.com