No, this isn’t an April Fools’ Day joke.
Former Kansas City Chiefs safety Bernard Pollard, at 36 years old, is attempting an NFL comeback. A former second-round draft pick by the Chiefs in the 2006 NFL draft, Pollard played for Kansas City for three seasons. He was known for his physical and punishing brand of play. He also had the size of a linebacker at 6-2 and 225 pounds.
Pollard led the Chiefs in tackles in 2008 but was released by the team ahead of the 2009 season. He continued his career with the Houston Texans, Baltimore Ravens and Tennessee Titans, playing his last NFL snaps in 2014 before suffering a ruptured Achilles.
Now six seasons later, the big-hitting safety is eyeing a comeback to the NFL. He released a pair of workout videos on his Twitter page and seems to be fully committed to getting a second chance in the league.
https://twitter.com/Crushboy31/status/1376984539172646918
I refuse to allow my focus to be broken. #Grind is all I know. #NFL #TheReturn pic.twitter.com/U5tx6L85JY
— Bernard Pollard Jr (@Crushboy31) March 31, 2021
It’s unclear the type of interest that Pollard is actually receiving from teams, but he claims to have spoken to the Chiefs on Tuesday, March 30.
Actually I did talk to them today. We will see what happens.
— Bernard Pollard Jr (@Crushboy31) March 31, 2021
A comeback of this sort wouldn’t exactly be unheard of, especially if the NFL continues to have expanded practice squad rosters for veterans in 2021 as they did last season due to COVID-19. Former Dallas Cowboys WR Dez Bryant made a comeback in 2020 with the Baltimore Ravens after sitting out for two full seasons.
Fans in Kansas City wanted Pollard to return to the team after he was released by the Ravens in 2013, but how would they feel about a comeback now? Be sure to share your thoughts with us on Twitter and Facebook.
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