Former Cowboys defensive tackle Josh Brent is looking to begin a new chapter with the NFL.
ESPN 's Adam Schefter reports that Brent's agent Peter Schaffer advised the Brent is set to meet with commissioner Roger Goodell by the end of next week.
Brent petitioned for reinstatement on Tuesday after concluding a stay in rehab. Brent was convicted of intoxication manslaughter for the December 2012 accident that took the life of his friend and former teammate Jerry Brown. He retired from the NFL in July 2013. He served a 180-day prison sentence and spent time in a Dallas area rehab during the six months.
Brent sought and was granted permission from Brown's family before petitioning for reinstatement into the league.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said the team would consider bring Brent back to the Cowboys, though he was uncertain that Goodell would allow Brent back into the league.
Because he retired from the league before receiving any formal punishment, Brent would still face a possible suspension for his personal conduct. Whether or not he will even be reinstated to the league and allowed to play for the Cowboys or any NFL team is debatable.
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