Report: Cowboys' Gregory expected to apply for reinstatement after season

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory is reportedly going to take his time before applying for reinstatement ahead of the 2018 season.

Gregory was suspended indefinitely for a violation of the NFL's substance abuse policy.

He is eligible to apply for reinstatement on Nov. 6.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones spoke candidly about Gregory's potential reinstatement but didn't provide a timeline for his return.

"I wouldn't get into what we're going to do there, and what he's going to do there," Jones said Tuesday via 105.3 The Fan. "But I do know that as we move forward with the league relative to how we handle a situation like Randy Gregory, his opportunity to play will get better and better. He's, I think, the classic case of potentially what we ought to consider when we're looking at some of our substance issues.

"I'm just going to hold it at that. I don't want to speculate on whether he'll be on the field for us here at that time or not."

Gregory's attorney, Daniel B. Moskowitz, released a brief statement via Pro Football Talk.

"Given the sensitivity of this matter, confidentiality of the program and Randy's privacy, I am unable to comment," Moskowitz said. However, I will confirm Randy has every intention of getting back on the football field."

Gregory was billed as a top talent before entering the league but off-field indiscretions have significantly hampered his pro career. Only 24, however, Gregory has ample time to turn his career around.