EAGAN, Minn. - Pro Bowl linebacker Anthony Barr says his absence during the Minnesota Vikings' first week of organized team activities was due to finalizing an insurance policy that took longer than expected.
The Minnesota linebacker, who is scheduled to play the 2018 season on his fifth-year option, was hoping to ink a contract extension with the Vikings ahead of OTAs. When a deal didn't get worked out, Barr opted to skip last week's session and said it was in his best interest to take precautionary measures.
"I had to protect myself and get an injury insurance policy," Barr said.