When defensive end Randy Gregory re-joins the Dallas Cowboys for training camp today, he will be treated in meetings and practices just like any other player on the 90-man roster.
And that’s where the similarities end.
Gregory is not just any other player.
He is playing football again for the first time since being banished from the NFL following the 2016 season finale for repeated violations of the substance abuse policy.
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And to hopefully ensure his success after so much time away, Gregory must adhere to strict guidelines outlined by the NFL and his own treatment professionals.