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I'm shocked he is already broke. He received a $1.7 million dollar signing bonus and now doesn't have enough money to support his family? Wow

"Meanwhile, a league spokesman on Thursday said no timetable would be announced related to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell's decision on Thurman.

Thurman, who led the Bengals with 148 tackles as a rookie in 2005, was suspended for one season for three violations of the NFL's substance-abuse policy. The third offense was a DUI, and Thurman completed extensive alcohol rehabilitation during the offseason, admitting in a Hamilton County court that he was an alcoholic.

During Thurman's rehab in South Carolina, Lewis, linebackers coach Ricky Hunley and assistant strength coach Ray Oliver all visited.

Thurman has be working out and took a construction job in his native Monticello, Ga., to support his family. He weighs 238 pounds, just two pounds over his listed playing weight.

He remains under contract for the next three seasons, at original contract base salaries of $406,250, $478,750 and $551,250 - all of which will be slightly higher to meet NFL minimum salaries adjusted during March 2006 when the collective bargaining agreement was restructured and extended.

Additionally, word from the Bengals this week is not to expect any rookie draft picks to sign before the weekend. Those contracts, especially with the later-round picks, should start trickling in next week."