The Facts: While doctors will ultimately make the call, Pitta hopes to continue his NFL career. "I definitely do want to be on the field playing football," Pitta said last Friday. "That's something that I really want to happen."
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As the team's official website suggests, after suffering injuries to the same hip in consecutive years, Pitta has an uphill battle. He attempted his first comeback last October, but listened to doctors’ advice after a three-week practice window and remained on the sideline. If Pitta does return, many believe he’d have to do it under a new contract. Pitta is reportedly due $5 million in base salary and will count $7.2 million against the cap. The team also has emerging talents at the position in Crockett Gillmore and rookies Nick Boyle and Maxx Williams. ... We'll follow up as needed.