In addition to G Max Jean-Gilles (gastric band surgery) and center Jamaal Jackson (knee), also sitting out the first day of minicamp practice Friday were linebacker Omar Gaither and defensive end Victor Abiamiri, both recovering from knee surgery.
Limited were cornerbacks Ellis Hobbs (neck) and Marlin Jackson (knee), tight end Cornelius Ingram (knee) and rookie cornerback Nate Allen (quadriceps).