Sean Payton brushes off JFM's OTAs absence: 'This is all voluntary'

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The Denver Broncos started (voluntary) organized team activities this week, and Thursday's practice session was open to the media. We don't know which players were present on Tuesday and Wednesday, but the attendance for Thursday is now known.

Notably, Broncos defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers was not in attendance. JFM is entering the final year of his contract, and he has made it clear on social media that he is seeking an extension.

Asked about negotiations with JFM after Thursday's practice, coach Sean Payton brushed off the question: "They've been all good. All good. Anything else?"

Payton was then asked if he was surprised about JFM not attending practice.

"No," Payton said flatly. "This is all voluntary, and so, he's had a good offseason."

The JFM section starts at about the five-minute mark:

JFM is set to earn about $8 million this fall, before being scheduled to hit free agency in 2026.

Meanwhile, wide receiver Courtland Sutton -- who is also entering the final year of his deal -- was in attendance on Thursday.

Other players who did not practice Thursday included linebacker Dre Greenlaw (quad), long snapper Mitchell Fraboni (back), cornerback Pat Surtain, safety JL Skinner, tight end Cole Fotheringham, defensive lineman Kristian Williams and wide receiver AT Perry, according to the Denver Post's Parker Gabriel.

Denver's first week of OTAs has now wrapped up. The team will return for a second round of OTAs from June 3-5, followed by a mandatory minicamp from June 10-12. Players who do not report to the mandatory minicamp will be subject to fines.

Earlier this month, the Denver Gazette's Chris Tomasson reported that JFM could attend the second round of OTAs and "definitely" will attend the mandatory minicamp. Check back next month.

Related: These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans.

This article originally appeared on Broncos Wire: NFL news: John Franklin-Myers not at first week of Broncos OTAs



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