The Facts:
With the league in a lockout, NFL players aren't permitted to use team facilities and are working out on their own. Two players will try to stay in football shape by playing the game -- in the Arena Football League. Browns WR Rod Windsor signed with the AFL's Arizona Rattlers on Wednesday. He follows the path taken by Cowboys WR Troy Bergeron, who signed with the Cleveland Gladiators earlier this week.
Reported by ESPN.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Both players were on the practice squads of their respective NFL teams last season and played in the AFL before joining the NFL. They remain under contract with their NFL teams but are allowed to sign with other pro leagues because there is no current collective bargaining agreement. Teams are not permitted to contact their players about anything during the lockout. ... Meanwhile, some NFL players are involved in sports other than football during the lockout. Titans DE Jason Babin, who has received feelers from both the UFL and CFL, plans to start mixed martial arts training and might enter some competitions. Ravens S Tom Zbikowski won a professional boxing match last week and has another bout scheduled. Vikings DE Ray Edwards also has been training in the boxing ring and might make his fight debut in early April if the lockout drags on. Bengals WR Chad Ochocinco has a tryout with Major League Soccer's Sporting Kansas City scheduled for next week. "Due to the NFL lockout, I'm excited to be able to follow my childhood dream of playing for a Major League Soccer team," Ochocinco said in a statement announcing the tryout.
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