Cowboys defensive tackle Josh Brent has had his suspension modified and will now be able to to return to the Cowboys starting Monday.
Brent will still miss the first 10 games of the season, but he can return two weeks earlier than expected. He’ll only be able to work out and attend team meetings, not practice.
The original punishment handed down by commissioner Roger Goodell for Brent’s reinstatement called for him to become eligible to attend meetings and workouts starting in Week 7 and practice with the team in Week 9.
Brent has not played for the Cowboys since December 2012 when he was involved in a drunk driving incident that killed his best friend/teammate and Cowboys practice squad player Jerry Brown.
“In no way does this diminish our sorrow for Jerry Brown, his family and his mother,” Jones said. “But Josh has a wish, he’d really like to have some success and financially help and take responsibility for Jerry Brown’s daughter.
“I know that he’s had a lot of time. He’s very contrite. He understands how much sorrow that he was responsible for. I think he’s going to be inspired to try to do the right thing.”
I know a lot of people will not like this but I can’t help but feel happy for Josh Brent getting a second chance. He is responsible for the death of his best friend and will have to live with that burden everyday for the rest of his life. I think it’s awesome that he wants to take care of Brown’s daughter and try to make things right.
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