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Zay Flowers Critiques Harbaugh's Practices, Seeks Lighter Regimen

4/17/2026

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Zay Flowers criticized former head coach John Harbaugh's demanding practices, linking injury issues to the heavy workload.
On the '4th and South' podcast, he described full pads and exhaustion.
He hopes for a lighter regimen under new head coach Jesse Minter, who promises manageability.
Harbaugh has since joined the New York Giants, where his practice methods will be closely observed.
Flowers had 86 receptions for 1,211 yards and five touchdowns.

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Zay Flowers criticized former head coach John Harbaugh's demanding practices, linking injury issues to the heavy workload.
On the '4th and South' podcast, he described full pads and exhaustion.
He hopes for a lighter regimen under new head coach Jesse Minter, who promises manageability.
Harbaugh has since joined the New York Giants, where his practice methods will be closely observed.
Flowers had 86 receptions for 1,211 yards and five touchdowns.