Sports in Brief: 4 NFL teams eyeing Jones

0 Comments | Philadelphia Inquirer, The, June, 2008 | by Compiled By The Inquirer Staff

Kevin Jones , a former Cardinal O'Hara standout, went through a workout yesterday while four NFL teams watched the running back sprint and cut just five months after he had major knee surgery. D.S. Ping , who has been helping Jones rehabilitate his right knee, said Miami, Green Bay, Pittsburgh and Detroit sent representatives to the workout in Saline, Mich.

The Lions cut their former first-round pick in March with one year remaining on his contract after he hurt the knee late last season. The Cleveland Browns also called, Ping said, and asked for a video of the workout. Running back  Najeh Davenport  was released by Pittsburgh after the Steelers couldn't work out a trade for  Willie Parker's  former backup. Also released were safety  Mike Lorello , long snapper  Jared...