The NFL is set to hold a veteran combine on March 22 similar to the one featuring incoming rookies that's gained massive popularity over the past decade.
Darin Gantt of Pro Football Talk reports the showcase is going to take place at the Arizona Cardinals' training facility. Players have to apply for a spot in the event and then around 100 will get selected to participate in front of talent evaluators.
They will be taken through a drill process in line with the one seen during the NFL Scouting Combine, which recently wrapped up in Indianapolis. It's a chance for players a little later in their career to potentially earn another opportunity for Training Camp.
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Adam Schefter of ESPN reports Michael Sam, the league's first openly gay player, has been accepted into the event:
Sam was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the seventh round of last year's draft. He didn't make it past the team's final cuts after the preseason, however. He was later signed to the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad but was waived after about six weeks.
The Missouri product tallied 11 tackles and three sacks across four preseason appearances for the Rams. His problem is the lack of a natural position at the NFL. He lacks the size of a lineman or the speed of a linebacker, and must overcame that to earn a roster spot.
Sam also accepted an invitation to participate on the next season of Dancing with the Stars. He confirmed it wouldn't impact his ability to continue chasing his NFL dream, though:
It will be an interesting balancing act for the defender with the show slated to premiere on March 16.
Another notable name registered for the combine is Vince Young. Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network noted the news:
Young hasn't played in a regular-season game since 2011 with the Philadelphia Eagles. A third overall pick by the Tennessee Titans in 2006, he's failed to earn a roster spot with the Buffalo Bills, Green Bay Packers or Cleveland Browns in recent years.
He previously suggested his playing days were likely over. But now he's apparently decided to give it one more go. Given the amount of teams searching for quarterback help, it wouldn't be a surprise to see him get it despite a career quarterback rating below 75.
A strong showing at the veteran combine would help his chances. The same will hold true for the other players selected to participate next month.
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