ASHBURN, Virginia -- Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden said safety Su'a Cravens needs time to work out personal issues, but that he would welcome him if he wanted to return.
Gruden, speaking for the first time since Cravens told the team he wanted to retire, said he doesn't doubt that his love for the game remains.
"Some people, football is not for them," Gruden said. "But I know he has a strong passion for the game and wants to play. But there are some things in his life that he needs to keep private -- that we will keep private -- that he has to take care of.