Jones given partial reinstatement by NFL

By Neal Coolong  |   Tuesday, June 03, 2008  |  Comments( 6 )

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Cowboys CB Pacman Jones was granted a partial reinstatement by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Monday.

Jones will be allowed to participate in organized team activities, training camp and preseason games. It's a big step toward the troubled player's full reinstatement in the league, in which he hasn't played since 2006 after myriad run-ins with the law. Goodell reportedly told Cowboys owner Jerry Jones that Jones' "continued participation in the NFL depends on demonstrating that he can conduct himself in a lawful and reliable manner."

Commentary: The Cowboys traded a third-round pick to Tennessee for Jones, but they have something of a "throw-back" clause for a reason. They get a fifth-round pick back from the Titans if Jones gets in trouble again, and a fourth-round pick if he isn't fully reinstated. That says a lot more than any soundbyte the Cowboys may provide.

Fantasy Impact: If Pacman is cleared to play, he instantly upgrades the Cowboys' return game. He has three returns for touchdowns in his short career.
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Neal Coolong is a freelance sports writer with contributions to Scout.com, AOL and Steelers Live. He lives with his fiance in St. Paul, Minn., and saves every dime (that she knows about) for their wedding next June. He's already made the prediction that the Steelers 2007 draft class will be one ...
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