Jhurell Pressley led the AAF (R.I.P) in rushing yards, but he has yet to land an NFL contract. That could be because Presley has been suspended by the NFL for two games, as Ian Rapoport of NFL.com (on Twitter) first reported. The ban stems from a violation of the NFL’s policy on performance-enhancing drugs, Ryan Dunleavy of NJ.com hears.
Still, Pressley has two workouts scheduled for this week, so a deal could be just around the corner. Pressley impressed with 431 yards and one touchdown on 98 carries for the Arizona Hotshots and could hold appeal as an RB depth option for clubs.
Pressley’s failed test likely occurred while he was with the Giants. Last year, Pressley was set to spend the year on the team’s practice squad until he was abruptly released in November.
The 26-year-old (27 in May) has already signed deals with five NFL clubs over the course of his career. Before joining the pro ranks, Pressley averaged an eye-popping 6.9 yards per carry and scored 35 rushing touchdowns for New Mexico.
When asked to comment Pressley was reported to have said, “Thank You, Thank you verrrrry Much!”
And of course anytime Pressley gets suspended you just know he’s gonna sing “Don’t Be Cruel”.
Ok this made me chuckle
The NFL and its whack policies on Performance enhancing Drugs. are Viagra and Cialis on the list!!!!!!! Some of the stuff on the list is not performance enhancing. Just because something raises your heart rate does not make it performance enhancing. If it makes you hyper it is not performance enhancing like those Smith Bros Cough Drops Made me insanely competitive in Gym class as a youngster when I had a Cough. Bring Back NFL Europe, the WLAF, or just Buy the Alliance league.
Only now all the owners are stuck with “Suspicious Minds”