New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was a no-show for the team’s first day of voluntary workouts, ESPN reported.
The entity also said defensive end Michael Bennett didn’t report for Monday’s start to the offseason program.
Brady’s absence wasn’t a major surprise since he skipped the voluntary workouts last year and the 41-year-old had hinted he was unlikely to take part this offseason either.
Not taking part in the voluntary workouts last year didn’t seem to hurt since the Patriots went on to win the Super Bowl.
“My greatest challenge in 2019 is going to be continuing to prepare the way I want with my body, my mind,” Brady said back in February. “It always has its unique challenges. I’ve already got my offseason mapped out. … It will be a lot of time with my family and try to get ready for another year.”
Bennett reportedly lives in Hawaii in the offseason and does his training on the islands. The Patriots acquired the 33-year-old from the Philadelphia Eagles last month.
