League: No Thurman announcement today

The NFL office just returned my call regarding any possible decision on the possible reinstatement of Bengals linebacker Odell Thurman and said there would not be an announcement today.

A reader just emailed and asked if I thought Thurman would be in uniform this season. I said yes.

By all accounts, his alcohol rehabilitation went well and he has complied with all requirements. I would expect him to be reinstated in time to report to training camp two weeks from today and participate fully when practice starts July 27.

Thurman has been working out, and he weighs 238 pounds, just two pounds more than his listed playing weight.

He remains under contract for the next three seasons, at original contract base salaries of $406,250, $478,750 and $551,250 -- all of which will be slightly higher to meet NFL minimum salaries adjusted during March 2006 when the collective bargaining agreement was restructured and extended.