Odell Thurman, LB, Free Agent

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NFL | Thurman pleads not guilty
Fri, 1 Aug 2008 10:01:46 -0700

The Associated Press reports former Cincinnati Bengals LB Odell Thurman has pleaded not guilty to breaking a man's jaw during a fight while in line at a water park. Thurman was arraigned in Erie County Thursday, July 31, on a charge of felonious assault. Police are saying that Thurman punched a man in the face May 27 after they argued about a place in line. Thurman was suspended indefinitely in June after violating the National Football League's substance abuse policy. He is free on $20,000 bond and has a pretrial hearing scheduled for Aug. 25.

NFL | Ohio police in search of Thurman
Sat, 12 Jul 2008 07:07:04 -0700

The Associated Press reports Northern Ohio authorities were seeking free-agent LB Odell Thurman (Bengals) Friday, July 11, on a felony assault warrant. Thurman was indicted last week by an Erie County grand jury, accusing him of punching a 19-year-old man. According to police, Thurman punched the man in the face, breaking his jaw, after they argued about a place in line at a water park resort.

NFL | Thurman suspended indefinitely
Fri, 6 Jun 2008 16:48:32 -0700

Updating a previous report, John Clayton, of ESPN.com, reports free-agent LB Odell Thurman (Bengals) was suspended indefinitely by the NFL Friday, June 6, for violating the leagues substance abuse policy. Thurman will be out of football for his third consecutive season. A league spokesman said Thurman will not be eligible for reinstatement until after the 2008 season.

NFL | Thurman facing indefinite suspension
Mon, 2 Jun 2008 21:18:08 -0700

Jim Trotter, of SI.com, reports free-agent LB Odell Thurman (Bengals) faces an indefinite suspension after violating the NFL's substance abuse policy, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

Falcons | Team not interested in Thurman
Fri, 23 May 2008 09:45:49 -0700

Steve Wyche, of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports the Atlanta Falcons will not pursue free-agent LB Odell Thurman (Bengals). "We are pleased with our linebackers," general manager Thomas Dimitroff said. "We'll move forward with the players we have on our roster."

NFL | Several teams interested in Thurman
Mon, 19 May 2008 10:01:22 -0700

Mark Curnutte, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports at least two teams have been in contact with free-agent LB Odell Thurman's (Bengals) representatives to express their interest in signing him.

NFL | Thurman has no plans to file grievance
Mon, 19 May 2008 10:00:35 -0700

Mark Curnutte, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports free-agent LB Odell Thurman (Bengals) has no immediate plans to file a grievance over his release, according to Thurman's representative, Safarrah Lawson.

Bengals | Team waives Thurman
Mon, 19 May 2008 08:25:44 -0700

Updating a previous item, the Cincinnati Bengals announced Monday, May 19, that they have officially released LB Odell Thurman. "The NFL provided Odell the opportunity to earn his way back onto our team, but we have not seen the right steps taken by him," head coach Marvin Lewis said. "With our offseason work in progress and new talent added at our linebacker position, we've determined it's best to keep moving in a direction that does not include Odell."

Bengals | Team to release Thurman
Mon, 19 May 2008 07:57:45 -0700

Mark Curnutte, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports the Cincinnati Bengals will announce by the end of the business day Monday, May 19, that they have waived LB Odell Thurman.

Bengals | Thurman absent for team activities
Tue, 13 May 2008 09:51:44 -0700

Mark Curnutte, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals LB Odell Thurman was absent at the team's first day of offseason training activities Tuesday, May 13. Thurman remains in Georgia after his grandmother's funeral Monday, May 12.

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