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Nick Fairley undergoes more heart testing Friday; future still unclear: source

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are still waiting for a determination on defensive tackle Nick Fairley's playing career, and at this point, it's unclear when the team will have its answer.

Fairley was undergoing further heart testing Friday afternoon as part of his third medical opinion, according to a source aware of the examination.

The 29-year-old Fairley has already received two opinions on the heart condition that is putting his career in jeopardy. After the first exam in Boston, Fairley was recommended not to play football again. He had a second opinion in Houston, which said he could continue playing with no problems, according to the source.