The fence-mending will begin, even though there are 12 unsigned veterans.

Handley said that such unsigned veterans as Simms and O.J. Anderson did show up for conditioning.

Moore is unsigned, and although unsigned veterans are allowed to take part in the minicamp, he chose not to.

Minnesota Vikings If the Vikings don't start strong they won't be able to blame lingering negotiations with unsigned veterans.

National Football League rules bar unsigned veterans and rookies from taking part in training camp.

Meanwhile, the Jets lowered their number of unsigned veterans to 13 by agreeing to terms with Carl Howard, a defensive back.

The figures, dated July 30, do not include draft picks and unsigned veterans.

The Giants have eight unsigned veterans, one unsigned rookie and two signed but absent veterans.

Under the union plan, any unsigned veteran with six or more years of N.F.L. service would become an unrestricted free agent.

"There are only two unsigned veterans, John Galvin and Troy Johnson."