Hard to believe as it may seem, the Browns currently employ football players not named Johnny Manziel. As to one of them, a question has arisen regarding his employment.
Via Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, offensive lineman Jason Pinkston isn’t around. And no one will say what’s going on.
“I can assure you I’m in no legal trouble and retiring hasn’t come up,” Pinkston said via Twitter. “As far as my situation, I’ll leave it to them to explain.’'
The only problem is that the Browns won’t explain.
“Pinkston’s unavailable to practice and due to his circumstances I cannot comment on it any further,” Pettine said. “I want to give you more, but just given the circumstances, I can’t. That’s where we are with Jason.”
Agent Neil Schwartz, who has a history of holding players out (including 49ers guard Alex Boone), couldn’t be reached for comment.