CINCINNATI -- Odell Thurman's former teammates on the Cincinnati Bengals are expressing sadness over his release.
Quarterback Carson Palmer says Thurman was well-liked on the team and possibly had more talent than any other player he's seen on the Bengals during his time in Cincinnati.
Thurman showed signs of turning into a star as a rookie middle linebacker, when he led the team in tackles and led all NFL rookies with five interceptions.
The organization publicly and steadfastly supported Thurman while he went through treatment for alcohol abuse and served a two-year suspension from the NFL.
But the team released him this week after concluding that the former second-round pick wasn't working hard enough to regain a spot on the team.
Coach Marvin Lewis has refused to talk about Thurman in any detail.
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