Cincinnati, OH - Cincinnati Bengals linebacker David Pollack will sit out the 2007 season while continuing to recover from surgery to repair his fractured neck.
Pollack suffered the injury in a September 17 game against Cleveland when he made a hit on running back Reuben Droughns.
Pollack suffered no paralysis from the injury and was able to resume normal activities outside of football, although he continued to wear a neck immobilization device. He underwent surgery January 3.
“David and the team agree that he is not physically ready to play this season,” said Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis in a statement. “He is working extremely hard and will continue focusing his efforts on rehabilitating with our medical staff.”
In 14 games in 2005, including five starts, Pollack recorded 35 tackles and 4 1/2 sacks. Cincinnati picked him with the 17th overall pick of the 2005 draft out of Georgia.
“I’m grateful for my recovery to this point, and I’m working every day to get my full strength back,” said Pollack. “Any final decision on football is still down the road for me.”
