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Chris Swain receives official permission to play ball

Navy FB Chris Swain has officially received his permission to play NFL football from the Secretary of Defense.

Well now it's official, Navy FB Chris Swain can pursue his dream to play NFL football. When I talked to Chris a few weeks ago, he mentioned that he understood his first duty was to the Navy. Now he can focus on football.

#SecDef clears & approves Keenan Reynolds & Chris Swain to defer
service & pursue @NFL dreams & play for @RAVENS & @Chargers. "Go get 'em — U.