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Report: NFL Reinstated Vontaze Burfict in January After His 12-Game Suspension

The NFL reinstated Vontaze Burfict last month after his 12-game suspension, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.

Burfict served the suspension following his helmet-to-helmet hit against Indianapolis Colts tight end Jack Doyle in Week 4 last season. Pelissero reports the NFL "quietly reinstated" the former Oakland Raiders linebacker, who is working out in hopes of returning to play in 2020.

Burfict is set to become an unrestricted free agent, and he is working out daily at his alma mater Arizona State. His former Cincinnati Bengals coach Marvin Lewis now serves as the Sun Devils' co-defensive coordinator.