Josh Huff Apologizes In Statement Following Release
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Eagles wide receiver Josh Huff has a released a statement on the Eagles' decision to release him, via ESPN.com's Adam Caplan.
"First, I want to apologize to Mr. Lurie and his family, my coaches and teammates, and all Eagles fans. I'm sorry that any action by me brought negative light to this organization. I want to thank the Lurie Family, Howie, this community and the entire Eagles organization for the opportunity I've had for the past 3 years. Most important, I want to let the fans and community as a whole know that I understand the responsibility I have as a professional athlete, and I will take all measures necessary to correct mistakes I have made."
Huff's release comes two days after he was arrested while speeding on the Walt Whitman bridge, while reportedly carrying 9 millimeter handgun and less than 50 grams of marijuana in his car.
Huff, 25, had just 13 catches for 72 yards this season, but did have a key 98-yard kick return in the Eagles' Week 7 win over the Vikings.
"There's no doubt that he was coming along as a player and that he helps this team, but we have to do what's in the best interest of this organization and the 63 guys," Howie Roseman said on Thursday. "We have a big responsibility to a lot of people here and we don't take that lightly.
"For us, we just felt based on the circumstances and the facts involved, it was the right decision for our football team."
