Tank Johnson on Cowboys' radar
By TODD ARCHER and CALVIN WATKINS / The Dallas Morning News
IRVING – As the Cowboys look to bolster their nose tackle position with Jason Ferguson out for the season with a torn right biceps, former Chicago Bears tackle Tank Johnson's name has come up, according to sources.
On Tuesday, Cowboys vice president Stephen Jones would not comment on the team's potential interest in Johnson, who is serving an eight-game suspension for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy, but acknowledged that any player's off-field behavior is discussed.
"That's part of the equation," Jones said. "On the field, off the field, medical, we look at all of that before we decide whether to sign anybody."
The Cowboys made two roster moves Tuesday, placing Ferguson on injured reserve and signing nose tackle Remi Ayodele.
Ayodele, the younger brother of Cowboys starting linebacker Akin, was one of the last preseason cuts by the Cowboys. Remi signed with Atlanta but was released last week.
"He was definitely somebody we wanted to have around," Jones said. "We thought he was definitely good enough to play, but not as good as Ferguson or [Jay] Ratliff."
Meanwhile, Johnson is eligible for reinstatement Oct. 29.
In December, Lake County (Ill.) police discovered six firearms, including two assault rifles, in Johnson's home. He was placed on home confinement, which prevented him from leaving the state of Illinois. In March, he was sentenced to 120 days in jail for violating probation.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announced Johnson's eight-game suspension June 4, but almost three weeks later, Johnson was pulled over for driving while impaired in Gilbert, Ariz. The charges would be dropped, but the Bears released Johnson on June 25.
Jerrold Colton, Johnson's agent, would not comment on whether he has heard from any teams. He said Johnson is working out in Tempe, Ariz.
"He's determined to be in the best shape of his life and report to whatever team he signed with ready to help them as soon as he's eligible," Colton said. "He's very hopeful that this season that's off to an unpleasant start can end in a triumphant way."
Glenn gets second opinion: After examining medical documents sent to his Birmingham, Ala., office, Dr. James Andrews confirmed the extent of receiver Terry Glenn's right knee injury.
Glenn wanted a second opinion because he must determine the type of surgery he's willing to undergo.
If Glenn has an arthroscopic procedure on his knee, he could miss a few weeks. But if he opts for micro-fracture surgery, the 2007 season and his career could be in jeopardy.
Briefly: The Cowboys will honor an area high school coach for the 13th consecutive year. Dallas has forged a partnership with the U.S. Army, which along with Gene and Jerry Jones' Family Charities, provides a $2,000 grant to the football program of the honored coach each week. ... The Cowboys' Sunday night game with the New York Giants will air in a 90-minute format on the NFL Network's NFL Replay show today at 7 p.m.
IRVING – As the Cowboys look to bolster their nose tackle position with Jason Ferguson out for the season with a torn right biceps, former Chicago Bears tackle Tank Johnson's name has come up, according to sources.
On Tuesday, Cowboys vice president Stephen Jones would not comment on the team's potential interest in Johnson, who is serving an eight-game suspension for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy, but acknowledged that any player's off-field behavior is discussed.
"That's part of the equation," Jones said. "On the field, off the field, medical, we look at all of that before we decide whether to sign anybody."
The Cowboys made two roster moves Tuesday, placing Ferguson on injured reserve and signing nose tackle Remi Ayodele.
Ayodele, the younger brother of Cowboys starting linebacker Akin, was one of the last preseason cuts by the Cowboys. Remi signed with Atlanta but was released last week.
"He was definitely somebody we wanted to have around," Jones said. "We thought he was definitely good enough to play, but not as good as Ferguson or [Jay] Ratliff."
Meanwhile, Johnson is eligible for reinstatement Oct. 29.
In December, Lake County (Ill.) police discovered six firearms, including two assault rifles, in Johnson's home. He was placed on home confinement, which prevented him from leaving the state of Illinois. In March, he was sentenced to 120 days in jail for violating probation.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announced Johnson's eight-game suspension June 4, but almost three weeks later, Johnson was pulled over for driving while impaired in Gilbert, Ariz. The charges would be dropped, but the Bears released Johnson on June 25.
Jerrold Colton, Johnson's agent, would not comment on whether he has heard from any teams. He said Johnson is working out in Tempe, Ariz.
"He's determined to be in the best shape of his life and report to whatever team he signed with ready to help them as soon as he's eligible," Colton said. "He's very hopeful that this season that's off to an unpleasant start can end in a triumphant way."
Glenn gets second opinion: After examining medical documents sent to his Birmingham, Ala., office, Dr. James Andrews confirmed the extent of receiver Terry Glenn's right knee injury.
Glenn wanted a second opinion because he must determine the type of surgery he's willing to undergo.
If Glenn has an arthroscopic procedure on his knee, he could miss a few weeks. But if he opts for micro-fracture surgery, the 2007 season and his career could be in jeopardy.
Briefly: The Cowboys will honor an area high school coach for the 13th consecutive year. Dallas has forged a partnership with the U.S. Army, which along with Gene and Jerry Jones' Family Charities, provides a $2,000 grant to the football program of the honored coach each week. ... The Cowboys' Sunday night game with the New York Giants will air in a 90-minute format on the NFL Network's NFL Replay show today at 7 p.m.
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