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NFL fully reinstates Cowboys' Pacman Jones

By Joe Zedalis

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When the Dallas Cowboys open the season at Cleveland on Sept. 7, Adam Jones will be allowed to play. Jones on Thursday was fully reinstated by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell because the suspended cornerback did not have any off-field transgressions since being allowed to participate in practices since June.

"It feels good man, you know, to get a second chance and I just have to take advantage of it," said Jones. "First and foremost, I don't want to let myself down, definitely my little girl down. I'm thankful for Jerry [Jones], the fans in Dallas and my teammates for believing in me. I need to keep doing what I've been doing to get reinstated, staying with myself and my teammates and staying away from those knuckleheads and just stay focused."

Jones was asked if he ever thought this day would come.

"I never thought it would take this long, but I'm just glad I'm getting another chance."

Jones, who sent Goodell a letter on Aug. 15 asking to be reinstated, will open the season as the No. 3 cornerback behind Terence Newman and Anthony Henry.

"Adam has worked hard to get to this point, but he also knows that there is still a lot of work ahead of him," said Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones. "He is fully aware of the opportunity that he has been given, and he knows that this is an ongoing process."

Source: Dallas Morning NewsNew Window

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  1. Since"66"
    1. Posted by Since"66" Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:27 pm EDT

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    Get ready little mongrols, Superbowl just around the corner. GO COWBOYS!!! *************
  2. c-ya
    2. Posted by c-ya Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:08 pm EDT

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    bonzai
  3. R
    3. Posted by R Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:31 pm EDT

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    believe that!!!!!!!!!!
  4. ryan c
    4. Posted by ryan c Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:42 pm EDT

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    run tell dat !!!!!!!!!
  5. D W
    5. Posted by D W Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:50 pm EDT

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    Roger that, just what my fantasy DST needed, thank you!
  6. Mike M
    6. Posted by Mike M Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:20 pm EDT

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    Get ready...
  7. The Wiz
    7. Posted by The Wiz Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:38 pm EDT

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    Pacman the blackman is backman!!!
  8. Daniel K
    8. Posted by Daniel K Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:35 pm EDT

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    This just in: Pacman has been arrested at a night club in Dallas for making it rain to celebrate his reinstatement in the NFL.
  9. JUST SAYING
    9. Posted by JUST SAYING Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:15 pm EDT

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    I think Jones needed to be given a second chance and i think he will do very well in Dallas. and yes "since 66" you are right SUPERBOWL IS ON ITS WAY.
    I dont however feel that Adam Jones is going to have much impact on that he only has one package that he is even on the feild other than relief. And i dont see him stepping up enough to take the place of either Newman or Henery. I do think that he can help us as a returner tho. I believe that there was a rumor on here a couple days ago about them not wanting to use him for that but i think they need to wake up and use what they can to improve that i even believe that it said they have 2 premeir returners but they dont want to have to use them, that doesnt make much since to me, especially with jones because he isnt going to see all that many snaps during a game to begin with, so why not use him in other ways that he can help.
  10. Vic
    10. Posted by Vic Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:38 pm EDT

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    This guy should be in Jail. How the hell is he even out on the streets. I guess it pays to be able to afford justice. He is a great player and strengthens and already awesome Cowboy defence. I think the Cowboys have what it takes unfortunately to be in this years Superbowl. Pacman was a better wrestler though lmfao
  11. nep617mvp
    11. Posted by nep617mvp Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:13 pm EDT

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    Congrats Pac man you get another shot.dont blow it this time.
  12. Eric
    12. Posted by Eric Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:23 pm EDT

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    Well the cowboys look good on paper but let's see how well they do in the opener keep in mind he's been gettin burt alot by recievers........go pacman u can do it
  13. nep617mvp
    13. Posted by nep617mvp Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:13 pm EDT

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    10 Vic i suppose you are not a fan of OJ Simpsons then,
  14. nep617mvp
    14. Posted by nep617mvp Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:13 pm EDT

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    12 Eric its not how you start but how you finish.you can lose yer first 5 but as long as ou finish strong thats al lthat matters.ask the Ginats!
  15. Joe
    15. Posted by Joe Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:44 pm EDT

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    just cause hes on america's gayest team. hes a decent player now. cant cover this preseason but still can run
  16. Mpho Reed
    16. Posted by Mpho Reed Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:35 pm EDT

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    First his name is Adam Jones not pacman. He is a changed man. I am not a cowboys fan but I have been watching the cowboy's special on HBO. The cowboys are really looking good, i love their team spirit..T.O is looking great, Romo is being more of a leader, and now with Jones...SUPERBOWL!!! Sorry Eagles..get rid of Andy Reid and Donovan.
  17. nep617mvp
    17. Posted by nep617mvp Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:13 pm EDT

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    16 why must you resort to posting statements regardin someones preference.why not post about football.Who is your Fav NFL team?
  18. Yankees4Lyfe
    18. Posted by Yankees4Lyfe Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:57 pm EDT

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    Hey NEP! Fancy meeting you here lol!
    He was getting burned by receivers...yeah receivers who haven't had two years off and receivers who were highly ranked after productive seasons...the depths of their depravity knows no bounds...
    I am excited to see how the powers that be do decide to use him. And I do agree with the previous sentiment regarding him being unable to replace Henry or Newman...but I am glad to see that if one of them goes down we have a capable back up on the roster...
  19. nep617mvp
    19. Posted by nep617mvp Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:13 pm EDT

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    17 you cant gauge your perception of the situation and base it on HBo remember alot get edited out.It cable but none the less they show you what they want to show you.
  20. nep617mvp
    20. Posted by nep617mvp Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:13 pm EDT

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    hey D4L hows are you.I am glad they Re instated him.Adam deserve another chance to do right.REDEMPTION!
  21. Wes W
    21. Posted by Wes W Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:58 pm EDT

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    Let's hope he doesn't lose his mojo like Jason "McTouchdown" David cornerback of the New Orleans Saints
  22. The Wiz
    22. Posted by The Wiz Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:38 pm EDT

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    Mpho R: Adam Jones will always be "Pacman the blackman Jones"...and no I am not racist thats what he is referred to as on the streets...
  23. Patriots R Cheaters
    23. Posted by Patriots R Cheaters Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:54 pm EDT

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    another smoke filled back room goodell kind of deal.
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  24. nep617mvp
    24. Posted by nep617mvp Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:13 pm EDT

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    He will return punt and no doubt if a game is close he can crack it wide open with his game breaking ability i wish teh PATS picked him up.

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