Tim Hightower attempting comeback with Saint

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stands as one of the few 21st century exceptions to the rule of thumb that a torn ACL is no longer a career-threatening injury. Taking over as the ' starting running back, Hightower was on pace for the best season of his career when he tore his ACL in October of 2011. He Josh Richardson Jersey hasn't played an NFL game since. The 28-year-old is attempting a comeback with the after joining former safety in signing reserve/futures contracts with the team last month. "When I went down, I wrote down on a sheet of paper that ," Hightower told The Times-Picayune. "... It was a long proce s. But I don't think I ever stopped training. I don't think I ever stopped working toward this goal. As I trained, as I did rehab, as I went to the different surgeries, I just tried to keep that end picture in mind." Hightower believes the are "dedicated to making changes" on the heels of a disappointing 2014 season. With , Hightower could end up competing for an open spot on the tailback depth chart this offseason. The latest Podcast and plays a free agency edition of "Who Do You Trust?" Find more content on . Wilt Chamberlain Jersey