Even though the timing was suspect, linebacker Odell Thurman's agent told Cincinnati radio 1530 Homer's Mo Egger that they won't file a grievance with the union after the team cut him on Monday.
"Marvin Lewis and Mike Brown have been very supportive of Odell throughout his ... um ... suspension and his fight to get back. Um, and we're disappointed and I'm disappointed with the decision. But, ya know, with the generosity they've shown him I don't feel like it's our place to try and file a grievance or even complain. Because I can't say that's the only reason that he was terminated ... because he wasn't there for voluntary OTAs."
(PFT is saying that Thurman isn't ruling out filing a grievance).
It is interesting, to say the least. Local talk radio has been buzzing to why Thurman's representation would not file a grievance. He missed voluntary workouts (meaning he didn't have to be there) due to the passing of his grandmother; a woman who raised him since he was 10 years old. He's not the only Bengal player to not show up to these workouts ... and the only one who is dealing with the death of a family member.
Granted, a grievance wouldn't accomplish much. He would eventually be released anyway and now he can start looking for a new team.
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