PFT: NFL says Gregory “not in compliance,” not eligible to return to practice yet

[jrumann59]

This Gregory situation, NFL is Lucy, Cowboy Nation is Charlie Brown....

 

[Doomsday101]

This is a bit confusing because the league normally allows a player 2 weeks to begin practice in advance of the suspension being lifted.

 

[Bluefin]

I also thought that was the case but I haven't found that anywhere in the CBA or Drug Policy

I know I've heard of players returning to practice two weeks before being eligible to play.

The rumors of Randy Gregory returning to practice tomorrow wouldn't have come out if Dallas wasn't expecting him to be eligible.

Gregory went to rehab trying to get a handle on his issue. He re-joined the team in week two and has been a regular in the weight room, meetings and individual drills on the field with trainers (not team drills).

He's trying.

Rolando McClain, this is not.

Did Gregory fail or miss another test after the 10 game suspension came down?

I don't know.

But the drug program isn't an iron fist that exists for the sole purpose of punishing evil doers. The program won't even catch most recreational drug users in the NFL. Players know when they are going to be tested and rarely fail them. Even players who do get caught can easily get out of stage one be staying clean for a short period of time.

The drug program is in place to find players who have a problem and help them.

Gregory isn't a bad apple. He's young and learning what it means to be a professional football player.

The NFL is being petty about the two week practice window ahead of the suspension ending when it should be focused on helping one of its players.

If Randy failed/missed another test, that will get addressed at some point in the future. But it won't stop the young edge rusher from being eligible to play in the final two games of the regular season and the playoffs.

That's what matters.

Is it in Gregory's best interests to become eligible without being able to practice or to get two weeks of reps with the team beforehand?

 

[SultanOfSix]

Gregory: 14 game suspension. Cowboys record: 11-1

Mediot: what's maths?

 

[Nightman]

The NFL doesn't announce suspensions until all appeals have been exhausted......sometimes reporters find out early or the player/NFLPA spills the beans......that is where the confusion comes from

The League can't confirm or deny do to privacy rules......sometimes guys like Sheard from NE win their appeal and just keep on playing but many others you never even hear about

Gregory got a 4 game suspension then got another 10 game suspension added to it for a total of 14 games.......rumor has it that he has failed another test that would lead to at least a year off.....we don't know for certain but we assume he is appealing the new suspension

He will not be allowed to practice until his 14 games suspension is over after Week 15(Game 14 because of the Bye Week).......he has been allowed to work out and attend meetings during his entire suspension and has been doing so since some time in October

There is no harm in seeing what he has since he is under contract for 3 more years for barely above the minimum....cutting him serves no real purpose

 

[jrumann59]

The NFL doesn't announce suspensions until all appeals have been exhausted......sometimes reporters find out early or the player/NFLPA spills the beans......that is where the confusion comes from

The League can't confirm or deny do to privacy rules......sometimes guys like Sheard from NE win their appeal and just keep on playing but many others you never even hear about

Gregory got a 4 game suspension then got another 10 game suspension added to it for a total of 14 games.......rumor has it that he has failed another test that would lead to at least a year off.....we don't know for certain but we assume he is appealing the new suspension

He will not be allowed to practice until his 14 games suspension is over after Week 15(Game 14 because of the Bye Week).......he has been allowed to work out and attend meetings during his entire suspension and has been doing so since some time in October

There is no harm in seeing what he has since he is under contract for 3 more years for barely above the minimum....cutting him serves no real purpose

Since he was suspended for most of the year, this year should not count against his time on the books? or is that where you get 3 years since his rookie contract was probably for 4 years.

 

[conner01]

Lane Johnson was allowed to play while appealing his 10 gamer, why wouldn't Gregory? That's why people think he would, pay attention

Lane Johnson case was PED, he failed a test and was suspended. He appealed the suspension and was allowed to play during appeal process. Gregory is nothing close to that. He was suspended and failed another test while suspended. So far he has failed at least 4 test

 

[Manwiththeplan]

Randy, I know you're not trying to smoke right now because of the suspension. I know this. But I'm gonna get you HIGH today. Because it's Tuesday. You ain't got no job. And you ain't got bleep to do.

in his own way, Gregory just got fired on his day off

 

[gmoney112]

"Not in compliance" = Owner didn't take Goodell out to a nice seafood dinner.

 

[ScipioCowboy]

This is shady. Either a player is suspended or he isn't. If he's been suspended a second time, it's time to announce it.

 

[Setackin]

Can we stop with the "Can we stop" posts? Seriously, they're tiring. It's a message board.

There are like 3 threads going on about him.... this one wasn't necessary

 

[pugilist]

 

[thisiscowboyscountry]

Lmao... guess you cant fail drug tests and sneak back in. Drats!

Maybe if he legally changes his name he can slip through. Randy Weed has a nice ring....

 

[Setackin]

How about just not opening a thread that you have no interest in, and making it radio active with replies like that.

Really... a pun....

 

[revospeed]

The NFL doesn't announce suspensions until all appeals have been exhausted....

I don't think that's true. This summer it was announced that Le'Veon Bell was suspended for four games and he was able to appeal it in August and it was reduced.

 

[CowboyStar88]

Does anyone know what this compliance thing is? Was the wrong paperwork filed? What could he possibly not be in compliance over?

Yea we know about the appeal but I wouldn't think that has anything to do with being in compliance

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

Suspended Cowboys pass rusher Randy Gregory will not be allowed to return to practice this week, the NFL announced.

Per Albert Breer of the MMQB.com, the NFL informed Gregory he was “not in compliance” and therefore can not practice with his teammates on Wednesday. The Cowboys confirmed that report on their official website.

Gregory is currently serving a 14-game suspension. Breer had reported earlier Tuesday that Gregory would be eligible to return to practice this week.

The rest can be found here: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...liance-not-eligible-to-return-to-practice-yet

Only dopes use dope.

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

How about a Smokein Pow Wow at Dallas Stadium?? Skins and Chiefs invited.

That was uncalled for, now wasn't it, old fellow?
Please apologise or delete.

 

[BAT]

Crap! Fish is never right.

 

[RJ_MacReady]

I don't think that's true. This summer it was announced that Le'Veon Bell was suspended for four games and he was able to appeal it in August and it was reduced.

Yep, and Hardy was handed down a 10-game suspension in the middle of March '15, he appealed a few weeks later, and the NFL drug their feet until right at the end of training camp for a verdict.

In the case of Gregory, I've never seen a player constantly get this kind of egnimatic treatment before. From his 4 and 10 game suspension, to a "supposedly" looming suspension, to now them breaking the norm for long-suspended players to practice 2 weeks leading up to the player's first game.

Little Mara is working his magic again.