http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/9510079/houston-texans-put-ed-reed-arian-foster-pup-list HOUSTON -- The Houston Texans have placed running back Arian Foster and safety Ed Reed on the physically unable to perform list a day before their first practice of training camp. Reed is recovering from surgery to repair a partly torn labrum on April 30. Foster strained his right calf early in organized team activities and didn't practice again, but the team said then that he should be ready for training camp. Receiver DeVier Posey also was placed on the physically unable to perform list. He's recovering from an Achilles tendon injury suffered in Houston's playoff loss. The Texans placed linebacker Darryl Sharpton on the non-football injury list and tight end Garrett Graham on the non-football illness list. Houston moved rookies Sam Montgomery, a linebacker, and tackle Brennan Williams to the active roster after they passed physicals. The Texans signed cornerback Elbert Mack and nose tackle Daniel Muir.
What's the point of putting Foster on a list at this point if he'll be ready for camp? Cant he just sit out? What is the point?
The article says that when he injured himself the team claimed he would be ready for training camp...but now he is still injured, it seems. So I guess they were wrong.
Since these are mandatory it probably has something to do with contract language is my guess. There may also be some money recouped through insurance if these guys are physically unable to perform? I don't know, just guessing.
Daryl Sharpton was also placed on the non football injury list. So much for ILB depth. That guy cant even stay healthy in the offseason.
Gotcha. That makes sense. I was becoming annoyed thinking these pee-pee game designations were merely to give the media talking points during the offseason.
I know players get paid for this so my guess is that the designation has something to do with that. Either the team doesn't pay them their TC dollars or they get reimbursed by someone.
true. Also, I'm not sure on all their rules but would it allow them to bring in more guys into camp? As for Sharpton...geez. I hope it's just precautionary. That guy just can't stay healthy.
Nah, I don't think they bring anyone else in. They still count towards the 90-man roster, which means you can't replace their spot while they're on the list.
Good thing there are so many income insurance advertisements (in Australia at least).. where would these guys be without it
I thought he had certain occasions where he would eat meat, but for the most part, he was vegan 99% of the time.
