Robert Reynolds Suspended by the Titans
Robert Reynolds
Suspended by the Titans
Former Buckeye Robert Reynolds had some success as a
linebacker for the Ohio
State silver bullets in
2003 before being drafted by the Tennessee Titans. His NFL career started with
two decent seasons but has declined with a recent injury and some off the field
issues.
Substance Abuse
Reynolds
was suspended by the Tennessee Titans last week after violating the NFL’s
substance abuse policy. The Ohio
State linebacker was
picked by the Titans in the 5th round of the 2004 draft and played
three years with the team on special teams mostly. The other two incidents
Reynolds is somewhat famous for include a domestic dispute with his wife in
2006 and choking Wisconsin
quarterback Jim Sorgi his final year with the Buckeyes.
The Choke
Ohio State
fans will remember Reynolds when he got caught with his hand on Jim Sorgi’s
throat when a pile broke up at the end of a play. That incident looked poorly
on the whole Ohio
State program and raised
questions about dirty play by the defensive Buckeyes. Reynolds received a one
game suspension and was unaffected as he was still drafted the following spring
by the Titans.
Retirement
Reynolds’ agent told the press that
he will likely now retire and not seek a new contract after his one year
suspension for substance abuse. In his first year with the Titans, Reynolds
played in 14 games and recorded 13 tackles. He followed up his rookie season
with an even better sophomore performance, including 23 tackles and a blocked
punt for a safety. He was placed on injured reserve in his final year with the
team.