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AP source: Cowboys' Gregory seeks return after yearlong ban

In this Dec. 26, 2016, file photo, Dallas Cowboys' Randy Gregory stands on the sideline late in the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in
Arlington, Texas.
Associated Press
Continued from Page 17 pass rusher's absence. one of the best pass rushers The first suspension was an- banned him from team fa-
The Cowboys have backed "I'm very aware of how hard in his draft, and there was nounced in February 2016, cilities except for sessions
Gregory's attempt to return he's working to get back in promise early with a strong and he was away from with the person in charge
to the field, with several the league and get back rookie training camp. the team during training of his treatment. "We're still
teammates writing letters on the field," Jones said last Gregory vowed that he camp while in rehab. The thinking about him and
of recommendation to the week. "It's concerning that wanted to make good on second suspension came hoping he gets everything
NFL as part of the applica- he needs to be in a team his word to Jones that he seven months later. Grego- done the right way off the
tion process. Owner and environment and needs to could control his issues with ry remained with the team field and then good things
general manager Jerry be a part of the regime of marijuana. while serving the 14-game will happen for him," exec-
Jones, whose recent sec- preparing to actually com- But he only made it through ban before playing in the utive vice president of per-
ond-round gambles in the pete and so all of that will one season, and didn't final two games. sonnel Stephen Jones said
draft haven't paid off, has be a challenge for him, but have a sack while missing The yearlong suspension last week. "If that happens,
praised Gregory's charac- very do-able." four games with an ankle kept Gregory from partici- then we all know what kind
ter repeatedly during the Gregory was considered injury. pating in club activities and of player he can be."q