Mangold at Jets minicamp despite contract

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — New York Jets centre Nick Mangold has practised with the team for the start of mandatory minicamp after saying last week he was unsure if he’d participate while looking for a new contract.

Mangold is entering the final season of a five-year deal and said last week there have been no hard negotiations between his agent and the team.

He was not in the locker-room to comment during media availability Monday between the two practice sessions.

The All-Pro centre said last week he was "50-50" as to whether he’d sit out minicamp.

He was at his usual spot anchoring the offensive line Monday with quarterback Mark Sanchez and the first-team offence.

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