Mike Fisher of 105.3 The Fan is reporting that Randy Gregory, the Dallas Cowboys’ defensive end currently under indefinite suspension, will request a full reinstatement from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell this coming Monday. Gregory hopes to rejoin the team and be a full participant in Dallas’ 2019 Training Camp and preseason.
Last February, Gregory was hit with the suspension after another violation of the NFL’s substance abuse policy. It is unknown what sort of violation occurred; Randy’s probationary status means several different possibilities for what triggered the suspension.
The Cowboys have expressed confidence throughout this offseason that Gregory would be able to return for the 2019 season. This may due to the league’s softening stance on marijuana use, or their belief in Randy’s genuine efforts to confront his issues.
According to Fisher’s report:
“The application will include an update on Gregory’s process as a result of his in-depth treatment in behavioral and substance-abuse clinics and will feature a continuing “personal responsibility” plan that will likely have him living with family members in DFW.”
If it works out for him, Randy Gregory will return to a much more crowded defensive end position than last year.
The Cowboys have loaded up at DE this offseason. They added veterans Robert Quinn and Kerry Hyder, then drafted Joe Jackson and Jalen Jelks. These four join DeMarcus Lawrence, Taco Charlton, and Dorance Armstrong as returning players.
Gregory has the talent to be factor regardless of who else is around. Hopefully he’s done enough to earn his way back onto the team and avoid future suspensions.
