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Report: Harvin might have to attend 2010 symposium
We toned down the headline a bit after getting an official response from the NFL that is now the last graph of this story. Vikings rookie wide receiver Percy Harvin remained absent from the NFL’s rookie symposium on Tuesday because of illness and might have to attend the event next ...
Vikings WR Harvin sent home from rookie symposium due to illness
Vikings WR Harvin sent home from rookie symposium due to illness
nfl.com — PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. -- Minnesota Vikings first-round draft pick Percy Harvin was sent home from the... NFL Rookie Symposium after becoming ill, organizers said. Harvin reported for the start of the symposium Sunday afternoon but after notifying the ... (more) Vikings WR Harvin sent home from rookie symposium due to ...
Harvin Sent Home Sick From Symposium
profootballtalk.com — Apparently, Percy Harvin is prone to sudden illnesses. For the second time this offseason, the Minnesota Vikings’... speedy rookie wide receiver has been stricken with an illness. This time, it happened at the NFL rookie symposium as the ... (more) Harvin Sent Home Sick From Symposium
Vikings WR Harvin Leaves Rookie Symposium Due To Illness
Vikings WR Harvin Leaves Rookie Symposium Due To Illness
mkrob.com — Vikings first-round wide receiver Percy Harvin was sent home from the NFL rookie symposium after becoming ill,... according to NFL.com . Harvin reported for the start of the event Sunday afternoon in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, but after notifying the medical staff he was not feeling ... (more) Vikings WR Harvin Leaves Rookie Symposium Due To Illness
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Harvin Will Have To Go To 2010 Rookie Symposium?
ProFootballTalk.com — ... , Minnesota Vikings rookie wide receiver Percy Harvin will reportedly be required to go to the symposium in 2010 along with next year’s rookie draft class. According to Steve Wyche of NFL Network, per Judd Zulgad of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune , Harvin is worried about his image due to this episode that follows uncontested reports that he tested positive for marijuana at the NFL Scouting Combine. Per the report, Harvin wanted to return to the symposium. However, the first-round draft pick was advised to remain at home by medical officials. Harvin’s sudden illness has drawn ...

NFL News Roundup for Wednesday July 1 – Jets, Cowboys, Vikings
UsTailgate — ... According to NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy, Vikings WR Percy Harvin may have to attend 2010 rookie symposium: “[Harvin] was excused. Players who are excused are expected to make up the material presented. That may involve attendance at the following year’s symposium.” Harvin is concerned about how people will perceive his absence because of the question marks that surrounded his character entering the NFL draft in April. ...

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