ASHBURN, Va. (AP) - Albert Haynesworth says he will be there when the Washington Redskins open training camp next month, despite an ongoing rift with management that has teammates calling him selfish.
"Despite my current differences with the Redskins, I have always planned to attend training camp and honor my contract," Haynesworth said in a statement released Wednesday through his agent.
The disgruntled two-time All Pro defensive tackle has stayed away from all offseason activities, including last week's mandatory minicamp, because he is unhappy with the team's switch to a 3-4 defense and wants to be traded. The Redskins offered him a chance to find another team - until he collected a $21 million bonus on April 1, the latest installment in the seven-year, $100 million contract he signed last year.
"As I have previously said, I am continuing to prepare for the season individually and will report on time, in shape and ready to play football," the statement said. "Any issues I have with the club I will discuss privately and therefore do not plan to make any further public comments about this matter."
Haynesworth's absence at last week's minicamp drew searing comments from teammates, who called him a selfish player who is unhappy if he's not the focal point of the defense. Haynesworth will have to rebuild his relationships in the locker room when training camp begins July 29.
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