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NFLPA’s DeMaurice Smith reiterates players shouldn’t hold private workouts

With NFL facilities closed for several months now, some players have gotten creative in an attempt to train and practice on their own and with teammates. Most notably, new Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady was hosting throwing sessions with his new Tampa Bay teammates.

In response to these workouts, NFLPA doctor Dr. Thom Mayer advised players to stop activities immediately, while the NFL and the players association figured out how to move forward.

Despite Dr. Mayer’s plea, Brady continued to take part in throwing sessions with teammates, and he wasn’t alone. Three days after Dr.