It is s often said that NFL means "Not For Long". The game is played at a high rate of speed with violent collisions. Careers can end on one play or be drastically altered (see Tom Brady).
The Rookie Mini-Camp is suppose to be an opportunity for draft choices and undrafted free agents to acclimate themselves to the coaching staff and their respective side of the ball. There is minimal contact.
While participation in a drill, linebacker Tyrone McKenzie a 3rd round pick from South Florida, suffered a torn ACL and will be placed on Injured Reserve, ending his season before it even started. One can only imagination the amount of money he lost, since he had not signed his rookie contract yet.
These players are afforded minimal financial protection. McKenzie is just another example that one's career can change forever on any given play.
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