TAMPA - Clinical depression forced John Howell to miss the first 10 days of training camp last year, the third-year Bucs safety said in this week's ESPN the Magazine.
At the time, it was believed Howell needed to deal with the accidental death of a family friend and the resulting legal ramifications for brother-in-law Craig Norgard back home in Mullen, Neb.
But Howell, 25, said he stayed in Denver for a few days for treatment.
Howell kept the details of the disease and treatment a secret from all but a few members of the coaching staff and a couple teammates....
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At the time, it was believed Howell needed to deal with the accidental death of a family friend and the resulting legal ramifications for brother-in-law Craig Norgard back home in Mullen, Neb.
But Howell, 25, said he stayed in Denver for a few days for treatment.
Howell kept the details of the disease and treatment a secret from all but a few members of the coaching staff and a couple teammates....
more