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Gregory was banned by the league on Jan. 6,
2017, for a minimum of one year due to multiple violations of
the NFL's substance-abuse policy. A 2015 second-round draft pick
out of Nebraska, Gregory last played for Dallas in the 2016
season finale.
"He's being very diligent in preparing his information and
preparing his application," Cowboys owner Jerry Jones told
reporters last Wednesday at Cowboys Golf Club in Grapevine,
Texas. "I have been proud of Randy during this offseason. I'm
very aware of how hard he's working to get back in the league
and get back on the field."
Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones told the Dallas
Morning News last Wednesday, "First and foremost, we're more
concerned with Randy fixing himself off the field. I applaud
him. I think he's worked hard to get to this point that he can
apply for reinstatement. ...
"By no stretch are we just saying, 'Hey, we're going to bank on
that.' We're still thinking about him and hoping he gets
everything done the right way off the field. And then good
things will happen for him."
The reinstatement process, involving interviews and examination
of medical and police records, could take 45-plus days before it
ultimately ends up in front of commissioner Roger Goodell. A
decision is expected within a maximum of 60 days, which would be
right before training camp begins in late July.
Gregory, 25, appeared in 12 games for the Cowboys in 2015 and
two in 2016. He recorded a total of 20 tackles and one sack.
--Field Level Media
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