Justin Worley working at Saints’ mini-camp this weekend

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Justin Worley
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Despite an injury that ended his collegiate career prematurely, former Tennessee quarterback Justin Worley is getting a shot in the NFL.

Worley worked out for the Cleveland Browns’ mini-camp last weekend and is working with the New Orleans Saints this weekend, where he’s one of three quarterbacks participating (Taylor Graham, Hawaii and Garrett Grayson, Colorado State).

Worley injured his shoulder last season against Ole Miss and wasn’t able to return. Butch Jones announced on November 4th that his senior quarterback would have season-ending labrum surgery.

“I give Justin Worley all the credit in the world,” Jones said. “He tried anything and everything to rehabilitate his shoulder back. He just could not get the velocity he needs.”

In an interview last week, Worley said his recovery progressed a bit faster than expected. He was originally given a 6-8 month recovery window, but says he’s about 80-85% right now.

Worley started the first seven games of the 2014 season for the Vols, throwing for 1,579 yards and 12 touchdowns while completing 63% of his passes. He threw for 3,556 yards and 23 touchdowns in his career at Tennessee.

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