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Haynesworth in limbo

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From the Associated Press

Albert Haynesworth looks as if he stayed in shape during the NFL’s longest-ever suspension for on-field conduct. That doesn’t mean he will be back on the field immediately.

The Tennessee Titans have more questions for the defensive tackle who worked out Monday morning at the team’s headquarters for the first time in six weeks. Haynesworth met briefly with Coach Jeff Fisher, who said he expected Haynesworth to be back after an off day today.

“If things go smoothly between now and Wednesday morning, then I would say it’s fair to assume he’ll be rejoining the team Wednesday morning,” Fisher said.

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But the Titans still have unresolved issues with the defensive tackle who swiped his cleated foot across Dallas center Andre Gurode’s unprotected face in a game Oct. 1. The Titans couldn’t talk to him during the suspension, and Fisher says they are still gathering information before letting him rejoin practices.

“There’s a lot of things we need to make sure have been sorted out. I can’t go into detail. I will after ... the process is completed,” Fisher said.

A former player, Fisher has not tried to hide his anger at Haynesworth’s actions.

He refused to comment on Haynesworth early in the suspension or even speak his name in recent weeks.

Fisher also expects Haynesworth, who has not talked publicly since an Oct. 5 news conference, to talk before practicing Wednesday.

The Titans, who play at Philadelphia on Sunday, will have to decide by Saturday whether to add him to the roster.

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