Chad Jones took a major step toward the NFL this week.
The former LSU safety, whose career was derailed by a car accident in 2010, was medically cleared to play football by his doctor this week.
The medical clearance is crucial for the New Orleans native, who nearly lost his leg after crashing his SUV into a pole in his hometown. He plans to attend the New York Giants’ offseason workouts in April.
The Giants selected him in the third round of the 2010 NFL Draft and signed him to a four-year, $2.62 million contract. Jones recently restructured his deal, according to the New York Daily News, which refuted reports saying Jones signed an extension with the team,
The new deal will lower Jones’ salary for the final two years of his initial contract. His 2012 salary will be lowered from $490,000 to $390,000 and his 2013 salary will be reduced from $575,000 to $480,000, the Daily News wrote.
 
 
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