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Pryor is happy to be in the supplemental draft, won’t appeal suspension

Terrelle Pryor, Drew Rosenhaus

Former Ohio State football player Terrelle Pryor, right, as his agent Drew Rosenhaus, look on during a news conference Tuesday, June 14, 2011, in Miami Beach, Fla. Speaking out for the first time since his college career at Ohio State ended embroiled in scandal, Prior apologized to the Buckeyes, to his former teammates and to now-departed coach Jim Tressel for his role in the mess that may take down one of America’s proudest programs. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)

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Former Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor, happy to ultimately be included in the supplemental draft, will not appeal the NFL’s decision to suspend him for five games.

Agent Drew Rosenhaus tells PFT that Pryor accepts the suspension. Although he will be barred from practicing or playing in games, Rosenhaus said that Pryor will be allowed to attend meetings and work out at the team facility -- if, of course, he’s on a team.

To aid his effort, Pryor will conduct a Pro Day workout at 1:00 p.m. ET Saturday in the Pittsburgh area. Pryor has been working with former NFL quarterback, offensive coordinator, and quarterbacks coach Ken Anderson.

Although the NFLPA ultimately agreed to the five-game suspension, Rosenhaus praised NFLPA executive director De Smith for his efforts to persuade the NFL to allow Pryor to enter the draft pool. Rosenhaus said that, with Smith’s involvement, Pryor likely would have been excluded.