Eagles football player Shawn Andrews had not been to training camp and it sparked all kinds of speculation. Some fans surmised he was holding out for more money and others assumed that it must be a problem with drugs, or he was lazy, too fat or a holdout. The true reason for the holdout was one that had not arisen as a possibility. Shawn was being assessed a fine of $15,000 per day for his absence.
Shawn decided the best course of action was to make an announcement about why he had not attended football camp and it was a courageous move. Shawn Andrews is a professional black athlete. What's the big deal you ask?
Shawn Andrews came forward to announce that he was battling depression.
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