Former Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor could appeal the five-game suspension levied against him by the NFL should he be chosen in next week’s supplemental draft, a decision that would add another layer of complexity to an already unprecedented situation.
Pryor was part of a list distributed by the league of players who are eligible for the draft, but the NFL decided that he won’t be allowed to practice for the team that selects him until Week 6.
Pryor gave up his final season with the Buckeyes following an investigation into the team’s memorabilia-for-cash scandal, which ultimately landed the school on probation and cost coach Jim Tressel his job. Pryor would’ve had to sit out five games had he chosen to return to Ohio State.
Pryor’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, told The Associated Press on Thursday that “we accept that voluntarily.” But the player’s attorney, David Cornwell, told ESPN Radio on Friday that it’s “likely” the five-game punishment will be appealed once Pryor signs an NFL contract.
“We have the right to appeal within three days after Terrelle signs an NFL contract,” Cornwell said. “And given some of the developments — both in reaching the decision and comments out of the (NFL Players’ Association) regarding
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