Marcus Cannon - status of?

[PATSNUTme]

http://www.patsfans.com/new-england-patriots/messageboard/10/786099-marcus-cannon.html

Here is a thread that I started back on August when I watched him play on a rebroadcast of a TCU game.

I certain hope that he can make it on the field this year. Never enough good OL's.

 

[TheSolderKing]

Whoever isn't starting between Vollmer and Solder is the backup T- I'm hoping/assuming that Welch being cut means that Vollmer's back. Connolly was the primary backup at all 3 interior positions, but now that he's been pressed into starting duty, it looks like Ryan Wendell's the next guy in line. If/when Cannon comes back this year, that's whose spot he'll be trying to take.

Seriously, not enough has been made of the fact that the Pats' line has been missing two starters (three from last year) pretty much the entire season. Connolly and Solder have been playing so well that nobody's really noticed.

My BOY Solder has done so well... you gotta love Waters. and to all you Connolly h8r's what's up now??? Buh BYE Koppen

Every 1 stay healthy and I hope Seabass is back after the BYE

Guy below you I agree Adios Wendell

 

[Taxed in Maine]

Here is a serious question.

Faulk, Brace and Deaderick are on the PUP list.

Cannon is officially listed on the Non-Football Injury list.

Is there a difference in when or if he can return, or is it treated the same as the PUP??

 

[patchick]

Here is a serious question.

Faulk, Brace and Deaderick are on the PUP list.

Cannon is officially listed on the Non-Football Injury list.

Is there a difference in when or if he can return, or is it treated the same as the PUP??

The return eligibility rules are identical. I believe the distinction has to do with contractual obligations toward a player whose injury status had nothing to do with football.

 

[signbabybrady]

Rookie offensive lineman Marcus Cannon, who is eligible to come off the reserve/non-football inury list next week, looks like he's intensified his workouts. He walked through the locker room in a full sweat.

New England Patriots Blog - ESPN Boston

 

[eom]

status = sweaty

 

[jmt57]

Cannon 'progressing,' Belichick says - Extra Points - Boston.com - Shalise Manza Young

Bill Belichick was asked about the offensive lineman from Texas Christian on Friday, and didn't reveal much, but said Cannon won't be on the field until he gets clearance from the medical staff first.

I've seen him a couple of times since training camp began, and he looks healthy and fit, though of course that assessment doesn't speak to whether or not he'll be able to start playing yet.

"He's progressing. He's coming along," Belichick said. "It starts as a medical decision. It’s no different than any other player, once a player is cleared medically to play then it becomes a football decision as to whether to play him or not or whether to activate him on PUP or whatever. Those are the steps. Once a player is cleared medically, then it becomes a football decision. Until then, there’s no decision to make."

Belichick said the decision will be made in the coming week as to whether Cannon will be medically cleared.