07/12/2007

Thurman awaits for NFL decision

The Bengals linebacker Odell Thurman spent away from the game for the last season as he was served with one year suspension for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy and inturn awaits for the leagues decision today if or not he will be allowed to play for the season.

Thurman's agent John Michels said that the target date was July 11 and they have not heard any definite news from NFL. They are hopeful to receive a good news from NFL in a day or two. Greg Aiello, the vice president of public relations for the NFL, said on Tuesday there was nothing new to report regarding Thurman's case. The league would not comment on any case pending, Aiello said. Thurman was initally suspended for the first four games of last season but after his arrest for 'Driving under the influence' last September he was suspended Goodell increased
the penality for the entire season.

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