It is sometimes news when a notable NFL player opts not to
volunteer to attend his team's voluntary offseason workouts. But
when we're talking about restricted free agents who still have
time to sign their tenders and have leverage to gain in the
meantime, it is in no way surprising to see them stay away.
Victor Cruz meets the above criteria, which is why you shouldn't
be concerned about the fact that he didn't show up for the first
day of the New York Giants' offseason program on Monday. The Pro
Bowl wide receiver has little reason to sign said tender, and he
isn't even allowed to practice without doing so.  It is not a
sign that he'll hold out when it matters, because it's been
reported that contract negotiations have been ongoing. And it
certainly isn't a sign that his relationship with the team has
taken a turn for the worse, because he's made appearances at the
facility this offseason, and he was working out with teammates
Eli Manning, Hakeem Nicks and Louis Murphy last week in North
Carolina  Cruz spot