Props to Seattle for Classy Move....

[NewColtsFan]

So, the Seahawks drafted a kid from Marshall in the 6th round.

 

During the kid's post-draft physical this week, it was revealed he has a rare heart condition that means he can't play pro sports ever again.

 

So, before they cut him,  they signed him to his rookie deal which means he gets his signing bonus and first year salary.     They did him a solid knowing they were going to turn around and cut him.

 

Classy move.....    mad props to them!     

 

 

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/classy-seahawks-sign-draft-pick-before-having-to-cut-him-due-to-heart-condition-234534881.html

[T Y Goodbye]

Great story..kudos to the Seahawks organization, and i hope the kid lives a  long and healthy life..

[MrNLM]

I am loving what they are doing as an organization. I would like to see more stories posted about what the Colts are doing or any organization as a matter of fact.

 

Jags had a nice story not to long ago about some fans heading to the draft... Jags surprised them and sent them off with some style.

[Poster X]

Now that is a cool story... my best wishes to the kid on his health and future.

[CR91]

shouldn't teams have known about this before the draft

[NewColtsFan]

shouldn't teams have known about this before the draft

 

In this particular case, I don't think the kid went to the combine.   So, he would not have received an advanced enough physical to reveal his problem.    I'm sure he's had physical's before, but none of them caught whatever the problem is. 

 

This physical by Seattle is the most advanced he's had and may have saved his life....

[RGIII]

shouldn't teams have known about this before the draft

 

These kinds of issues are notoriously hard to detect... there are plenty of cases in sports where it's only after someone has died that their condition is discovered (remember Adam Gaines?).

[SteelCityColt]

There is a notion there is no room for sentiment in sport but I think this shows there can be a time and place for it. Well played Seattle, they really have quickly turned round into one of the best run franchises IMO.

Thanks for sharing NCF

[IcEWoLF]

Very nice story, kudos to the organization!