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Jerrell Powe Back On The Field, Eager To Return To Contact This Week

Related Topics: Jerrell Powe, Defensive tackle, Heart

Redskins nose tackle Jerrell Powe was active and on the field last week for the first time since he left the team in early August to undergo a heart procedure.

Bills Week Practice (Defense/Special Teams): 8/24/16

After making an early impression to start training camp, Powe said he felt as though he was going to pass out during a practice and told the team doctor. He was quickly diagnosed with a heart arrhythmia, which required an hour of surgery, and two weeks of non-contact.

“It was definitely random to me,” Powe said.