Barkevious Mingo doesn’t want any sympathy for how his 2014 season unfolded.
The promising outside linebacker was not only tasked with adjusting to a new type of role within Mike Pettine’s defense, but he also played with essentially one healthy arm from start to finish. The pain in his shoulder grew with each passing week, but Mingo missed just one game.
Within days of the season finale, Mingo underwent surgery. The procedure limited Mingo from any 11-on-11 football activities during the offseason workout program, but it’ll allow him to be 100 percent when training camp opens in late July.