Petit-Frere was placed on PUP before the start of training camp. He missed the first five practices of camp while rehabbing a knee injury that required a medical procedure.
A year ago, Petit-Frere’s season was cut short because of a shoulder injury. Petit-Frere missed time at the start of the season for a gambling suspension.
He’s learned to be more patient, and resilient.
“I’ve been through a lot,” he said. “The things I take from that is: Work every day as if it’s your last, never take anything for granted, and enjoy the people you are around.”
A third-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, Petit-Frere is now in the competition for the starting job at right tackle.
In his first two NFL seasons, Petit-Frere has played in 19 games, with 18 starts. A total of 17 of those starts came at right tackle, including 16 in 2022. Petit-Frere only played in three games, with two starts, during a 2023 season when he dealt with a suspension, and an injury.
Petit-Frere said he’s heavier, and stronger, as he enters the fight.
“It’s a whole new coaching staff, new players,” Petit-Frere said. “Every year in the NFL is a chance to win, and a chance to compete. There is nothing guaranteed in the NFL. It’s a great opportunity. I’m blessed to be here, to get to compete for the starting job, and to be with the guys.
“But at the end of the day, like I told y’all my first time here as a rookie: My No.1 goal is to help the team win, however that is.”
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