Odell Thurman was not at the Cincinnati Bengals voluntary camp on Tuesday.
Thurman was expected at the OTA (organized team activity) session but had returned to Georgia to attend his grandmother's funeral on Monday, according to the team's Website.
Thurman, the former University of Georgia linebacker, was reinstated by the NFL last month after missing two full seasons for violations of the league's substance abuse policy.
Thurman was expected to make his first public comments Tuesday since by reinstated. He has declined all interview requests.
Cincinnati's OTAs are scheduled to continue three times a week for the next four weeks.
Vote for this story!

Watch a video of fans re-enacting their favorite parts of Beyonce's Atlanta concert.

Vote for your favorite Mike Luckovich editorial cartoons on local new, politics, celebrities and more!

Boredom and lack of money are the mothers of invention when it comes to lawn games such as lawn Scrabble.

Our new travel story contest centers on your most romantic vacation tales. Tell us, lovers.

Husband and wife architects created a modern house that's still warm and inviting.