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 06/29/2015 NFL Note - Philadelphia Eagles Moffitt, John
G John Moffitt signed a one-year contract with the Eagles Monday
(June 29).
Moffitt, who abruptly retired from the NFL in 2013 at age 27,
recently said he is planning to make a comeback after battling drug
issues.
The Denver Broncos, who still owned his rights, waived Moffitt from
the reserve/retired list on June 17.
Moffitt, drafted in the third round by the Seattle Seahawks in 2011,
started 15 games for the Seahawks before being traded to the Broncos
in August 2013. He played in two games for Denver before suddenly
retiring.
In March 2014, Moffitt was charged with assault and possession of
marijuana, cocaine and ecstasy while at a Chicago nightclub. While
with the Seahawks, Moffitt had pleaded guilty to misdemeanor
disorderly conduct after being accused of urinating in public and
criminal trespass.
Moffitt had been training with FOX Sports' Jay Glazer, who operates
an MMA-style facility in Los Angeles.
"I have never been so proud of a guy I've trained than I am of John
Moffitt," Glazer wrote on Twitter on June 17. "Retired two years ago
(because) he knew he had drug issues, took time to go to rehab,
clean up his life, beat his demons and he has taken his life back!
Guy inspires us every day. He came to me three months ago to train
to take his career back. He's become the favorite of every player in
our gym. He officially unretired today. Free agent starting guard.
So proud of him to get here."
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NFL Note - * Free Agents Manhart, Cole
G Cole Manhart, who had been signed as an undrafted free agent by
the Eagles on May 8, was waived by the team Monday (June 29).
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NFL Note - * Free Agents Boyd, Chris
WR Chris Boyd, who was placed on reserve/injured by the Cowboys on
May 27, was waived with an injury settlement by the team Monday
(June 29).
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NFL Note - Kansas City Chiefs Penny, Kenneth
CB Kenneth Penny was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Chiefs
on June 18.
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