Durango53
03-23-2005, 02:34 PM
According to a report in the Boston Globe, Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi is considering sitting out the 2005 season for health reasons.
"I can relate to you only that Ted is considering not playing next year," Bruschi's agent Brad Blank said. "Beyond that, I cannot comment on anything."
Bruschi was admitted to Massachusetts General Hospital on Feb. 16 after having a mild stroke. He was released two days later, but according to reports from an Arizona television station, Bruschi has since returned to the hospital to have a hole in his heart repaired.
Bruschi has three years remaining on a five-year, $8.3 million deal. If he retires, the deal will be voided. But if he only sits out 2005, he could receive his full salary if the Patriots place him on the physically unable to perform list.
If Bruschi retires, the Patriots will face a cap hit of more than $2.6 million — the pro-rated portion of his $3.5 million signing bonus.
"I can relate to you only that Ted is considering not playing next year," Bruschi's agent Brad Blank said. "Beyond that, I cannot comment on anything."
Bruschi was admitted to Massachusetts General Hospital on Feb. 16 after having a mild stroke. He was released two days later, but according to reports from an Arizona television station, Bruschi has since returned to the hospital to have a hole in his heart repaired.
Bruschi has three years remaining on a five-year, $8.3 million deal. If he retires, the deal will be voided. But if he only sits out 2005, he could receive his full salary if the Patriots place him on the physically unable to perform list.
If Bruschi retires, the Patriots will face a cap hit of more than $2.6 million — the pro-rated portion of his $3.5 million signing bonus.