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Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:59:03 -0800
Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports former Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Chuck Bresnahan, who is the coordinator for the Orlando franchise in the UFL, said he believes the NFL should reinstate LB Odell Thurman. Thurman played for Orlando this season and Bresnahan said he was a big factor on the team. "Odell played lights-out football. It was really fun to watch him come back and do the things he loves to do," Bresnahan said. "On the practice field, in the games, even in the meeting rooms during training camp and the season, he was incredible. His personality is infectious. He did a tremendous job."
Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:52:28 -0700
The Associated Press reports Ohio prosecutors have dismissed an assault charge against unrestricted free-agent LB Odell Thurman (Bengals).
Fri, 01 Aug 2008 10:02:09 -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.
Sat, 12 Jul 2008 07:07:27 -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.
Fri, 06 Jun 2008 16:48:55 -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.
Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:18:31 -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.
Fri, 23 May 2008 09:46:12 -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."
Mon, 19 May 2008 10:01:45 -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.
Mon, 19 May 2008 10:00:58 -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.
Mon, 19 May 2008 08:26:07 -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."
Mon, 19 May 2008 07:58:08 -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.
Tue, 13 May 2008 09:52:07 -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.
Mon, 12 May 2008 12:04:23 -0700
Mark Curnutte, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals LB Odell Thurman, who was in Georgia Monday, May 11, for his grandmother's funeral, may participate in the Bengals organized team activity Tuesday, May 12. Thurman is expected to make his first comments since being reinstated if he participates.
Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:16:39 -0700
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell informed the Cincinnati Bengals Monday, April 21, LB Odell Thurman has been officially reinstated from a league-imposed suspension. Head coach Marvin Lewis said Thurman was added to the team's offseason roster.
Tue, 01 Apr 2008 08:51:42 -0700
Mark Curnutte, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports the Cincinnati Bengals are not counting on LB Odell Thurman, who has been serving a two-year suspension. "We're not counting on Odell," head coach Marvin Lewis said of Thurman, who could learn by mid-April whether he will be re-instated by the NFL.
Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:55:47 -0800
Mark Curnutte, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said a decision on whether Cincinnati Bengals LB Odell Thurman will be reinstated will come before the start of training camp.
Sun, 17 Feb 2008 17:00:28 -0800
Mark Curnutte, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals LB Odell Thurman continues to work out and is in contact with head coach Marvin Lewis on a daily basis. He has not been reinstated by the NFL but has been able to work out with his teammates.
Sat, 26 Jan 2008 21:10:21 -0800
Mark Curnutte, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals LB Odell Thurman has been cleared by the NFL to train with the team this offseason. He is still pursuing reinstatement from an NFL suspension.
Wed, 22 Aug 2007 08:50:22 -0700
Sharon Coolidge, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Hamilton County Municipal Judge John Burlew told Cincinnati Bengals LB Odell Thurman on Tuesday, Aug. 21, that the National Football League was wrong to suspend him for the 2007 season due to a drunken-driving conviction. During a hearing on a probation violation case, Burlew called NFL officials "hypocrites" for promoting alcohol consumption during games, but punishing their employees for drinking. Thurman, was suspended last season for violating the league's substance-abuse policy after a DUI last year, applied for reinstatement for the 2007 season but was denied.
Fri, 17 Aug 2007 10:45:01 -0700
Len Pasquarelli, of ESPN.com, reports suspended Cincinnati Bengals LB Odell Thurman has filed discrimination claims with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in an attempt to have his suspension overturned. The lawsuit was filed with the EEOC under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Thurman contends that he has been viewed as an alcoholic in the eyes of the NFL, and that perception is the basis for the punitive actions that were imposed by commissioner Roger Goodell. Thurman was suspended for repeat violations of the NFL substance abuse policy. The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits employers from discriminating against workers with disabilities. Representatives for Thurman contend that alcoholism is a disability.
Wed, 01 Aug 2007 15:15:29 -0700
Kimball Perry, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals LB Odell Thurman did not meet with his probation officer July 24, and probation officers Liz Albert and Bob Lutkenhoff filed a criminal complaint against Thurman. Thurman reportedly still owes $574 in fees, fines and other costs.
Thu, 26 Jul 2007 08:11:00 -0700
The Cincinnati Bengals announce the NFL has notified the team that LB Odell Thurman's petition for reinstatement has been denied by the office of the commissioner. Thurman will have the opportunity to reapply for reinstatement following the 2007 season.
Thu, 12 Jul 2007 10:21:54 -0700
Mark Curnutte, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals LB Odell Thurman will likely play at outside linebacker this season if he is reinstated. Thurman will probably play weakside linebacker because of his speed.
Thu, 12 Jul 2007 10:21:06 -0700
Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports Cincinnati Bengals LB Odell Thurman is not expected to hear if he will be reinstated until next week at the earliest.
Tue, 10 Jul 2007 19:25:07 -0700
Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports Cincinnati Bengals LB Odell Thurman's agent, Saf Lawson, said he is confident Thurman will be reinstated after serving a one-year suspension. Lawson said he does not know when Thurman will be reinstated, but figures the decision will come in time for Thurman to know if he will be able to report to training camp. "All indications are that to this point Odell has not had any violations of the drug program and we're hopeful that his application is going to be accepted," Lawson said.
Fri, 06 Jul 2007 18:16:19 -0700
Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports there are no indications that Cincinnati Bengals LB Odell Thurman will meet with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell before the league rules on his application for reinstatement. It is believed the decision could be announced as soon as Wednesday, July 11.
Fri, 08 Jun 2007 09:49:13 -0700
Mark Curnutte, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports a pre-warrant hearing application involving Cincinnati Bengals LB Odell Thurman scheduled for Friday, June 8, has been canceled after two Georgia men withdrew their complaint late Thursday, June 7. Thurman was accused of kicking and hitting the two men in Georgia Sunday, June 3.
Wed, 06 Jun 2007 09:56:21 -0700
Mark Curnutte, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports a Georgia magistrate court will hear testimony Friday, June 8, to determine whether charges should be filed against Cincinnati Bengals LB Odell Thurman. Thurman is accused of kicking and hitting two men in Georgia Sunday, June 3.
Tue, 05 Jun 2007 14:41:24 -0700
Terry Kinney, of The Associated Press, reports Cincinnati Bengals LB Odell Thurman has been accused of assaulting two men in Georgia over the weekend. The accusers have filed a complaint against Thurman after allegedly being hit by Thurman during an argument Sunday, June 3.
Fri, 01 Jun 2007 10:24:01 -0700
Sharon Coolidge, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals LB Odell Thurman had a 90-day jail term for a drunken-driving conviction reduced to six days in treatment by a Hamilton County Municipal judge Friday, June 1. Thurman also had his driver's license suspended for six months and was placed on probation for two years.
Tue, 15 May 2007 08:31:55 -0700
Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports Cincinnati Bengals LB Odell Thurman will have an opportunity to compete for a roster spot in training camp if reinstated by the National Football League next month, according to head coach Marvin Lewis. Thurman, who was suspended a year for repeated violations of the league's substance abuse policy, is eligible to return to the team July 11.
Wed, 21 Feb 2007 13:52:17 -0800
The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Bengals LB Odell Thurman received a suspended sentence of 90 days in jail Wednesday, Feb. 21, stemming from his arrest last September for driving while intoxicated. He does not have to serve the jail time right away because the judge of the case said he will reduce the sentence if Thurman goes through rehab and stays out of trouble. Thurman will appear in court June 5 to determine whether or not he serves the full sentence. Thurman also had his driver's license suspended for a year and was fined $250 plus court costs.
Tue, 02 Jan 2007 17:40:04 -0800
The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Bengals LB Odell Thurman is not expected to return to the team in 2007. Thurman was suspended for the 2006 season after violating the league's substance abuse policy. Head coach Marvin Lewis said, "Odell is not a member of this football team. He's on suspension by the NFL. He's got a long road to go. I'm not even going to spend any time talking about Odell. We're talking about our '07 season. He's not part of this football team. We don't need to talk about it."
Thu, 28 Sep 2006 21:40:22 -0700
Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports Cincinnati Bengals LB Ahmad Brooks is set to get the most playing time of his NFL career in Week 4. With LB Odell Thurman suspended, LB David Pollack (neck) out for the season, and linebackers A.J. Nicholson (hamstring) and Rashad Jeanty (foot) expected to be out this week, Brooks remains one of only six healthy linebackers on the Bengals team.
Wed, 27 Sep 2006 11:48:09 -0700
The Cincinnati Bengals have announced LB Odell Thurman has been suspended by the NFL for violating the NFL Substance Abuse Policy. Thurman's current four-game suspension has been extended to a one-year suspension. Thurman can apply for reinstatement prior to next season.
Mon, 25 Sep 2006 14:19:26 -0700
Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis expects the NFL to suspend LB Odell Thurman for the season after Thurman was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol Monday, Sept. 25. "It's disappointing for me, it's disappointing for our program, all of our fans," Lewis said of Thurman. "He just obviously doesn't understand the privilege and the right to play in the National Football League. He will be dealt with very severely."
Mon, 25 Sep 2006 07:39:47 -0700
Mark Curnutte, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals LB Odell Thurman was arrested early Monday morning Sept. 25, and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. Thurman registered a .17, which is considered a high-tier reading, said police officials. Thurman was released to a sober driver and cited to appear in court Oct. 2. Thurman is currently serving a four-game suspension for his second violation of the NFL's substance abuse policy. If convicted, Thurman would be subject to additional NFL discipline, including a fine or longer suspension.
Sat, 02 Sep 2006 11:33:55 -0700
The Cincinnati Bengals had LB Odell Thurman placed on the NFL's Reserve/Suspended by Commissioner list. Thurman is ineligible to practice or play for the first four weeks of the season for violating the league's substance abuse policy.
Tue, 15 Aug 2006 19:34:10 -0700
Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports Cincinnati Bengals LB Odell Thurman returned to practice Tuesday, Aug. 15.
Mon, 14 Aug 2006 18:34:55 -0700
Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports Cincinnati Bengals LB Odell Thurman will return to practice Tuesday, Aug. 15.
Sun, 13 Aug 2006 18:36:41 -0700
Mark Curnutte, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports suspended Cincinnati Bengals LB Odell Thurman worked out with linebackers coach Ricky Hunley pregame Sunday, Aug. 13. Thurman looked quick and showed good hands in a drop-back drill, cutting side to side and catching close-in passes.
Sat, 05 Aug 2006 11:29:52 -0700
Mark Curnutte, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals LB Brian Simmons could be an upgrade over suspended LB Odell Thurman in the run-stopping department. Simmons has shown great discipline in his assignments during camp.
Tue, 01 Aug 2006 07:51:28 -0700
Bill Rabinowitz, of the Columbus Dispatch, reports Cincinnati Bengals LB Odell Thurman arrived at training camp Monday, July 31. He won't return to practice for at least two weeks as he conditions. He also apologized to everyone for the suspension he received for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy. "First of all, I want to say I did make a mistake," he said. "I want to apologize to my teammates - the guys who sweat with me - this organization, my friends and family and, most of all, the fans and kids who look up to me."
Mon, 31 Jul 2006 21:18:36 -0700
Mark Curnutte, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals LB Odell Thurman did not practice during the afternoon session Monday, July 31.
Mon, 31 Jul 2006 18:51:39 -0700
Adam Schefter, of the NFL Network, reports Cincinnati Bengals LB Odell Thurman showed up to training camp Monday, July 31. Upon his arrival, he learned he was listed as fourth string on the team's depth chart.
Sat, 29 Jul 2006 20:09:53 -0700
Joe Kay, of the Associated Press, reports Cincinnati Bengals LB Odell Thurman was missing from the team's first training camp practice Saturday, July 29. Head coach Marvin Lewis did not know when Thurman would report to training camp and added, "And I'm not concerned with that." Thurman has been suspended for the first four games of the season for violating the league's substance abuse policy, but he is eligible to participate in training camp and preseason games. Lewis said the team would like to have him at camp, but added, "But he's dealing with some things with his family, and they'd asked that he be allowed to do this. There's no pressing need of time for him to be here, so we're allowing him to do this." Lewis would not talk about his plans for Thurman and said, "If you want to be in charge of him, you're welcome."
Sat, 29 Jul 2006 19:46:39 -0700
Mark Maloney, of the Lexington Herald-Leader, reports Cincinnati Bengals LB Odell Thurman did not report for training camp Saturday, July 29. "He's dealing with some things with his family," head coach Marvin Lewis said. "There's no pressing time for him to be here." Thurman will miss the first four games of the regular season because of a violation of the league's substance- abuse policy.
Thu, 27 Jul 2006 19:25:55 -0700
Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports Cincinnati Bengals LB Odell Thurman will report to training camp Saturday, July 29, and is healthy enough to practice. The question will be if head coach Marvin Lewis will let him. Thurman is eligible to practice with the team until September 4, when he must begin serving his four-game suspension for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.
Wed, 26 Jul 2006 09:18:40 -0700
Updating previous reports, the Associated Press reports Cincinnati Bengals LB Odell Thurman has been officially suspended for the first four games of the season due to a violation of the NFL's substance abuse policy. Specifics on the violation were not disclosed.
Thu, 13 Jul 2006 21:34:44 -0700
Chick Ludwig, of the Dayton Daily News, reports the Cincinnati Bengals refused comment on an earlier story that stated LB Odell Thurman will be suspended for the first four games of the NFL season. "We don't comment on unsourced reports," Bengals spokesman Jack Brennan said Thursday, July 13. "I have no news to report on Odell Thurman," NFL spokesman Steve Alic said Thursday night. Thurman was the only absentee at the club's mandatory full-squad minicamp June 15-17, missing all three days with due to what head coach Marvin Lewis called personal reasons.
