Dealer who said he sold pot to Buckhalter gets 4-8 years
A convicted marijuana dealer in suburban Philadelphia whose trial brought up Denver Broncos running back Correll Buckhalter has been sentenced to 4 to 8 years in prison.
Delaware County prosecutors said yesterday that evidence emerged at trial that 36-year-old Styles Beckles sold to customers including Buckhalter. But Buckhalter, a former Eagle, denies buying drugs from Beckles and hasn't been charged. His agent, J.R. Rickert, has said that Buckhalter never bought drugs from Beckles or even spoke to him on the phone.
Beckles is to have 2 years of probation once he is released from prison.
Noteworthy
* New York Jets running back Thomas Jones rejoined his teammates after boycotting voluntary workouts while in a contract dispute.
Jones, who led the AFC with 1,312 yards rushing last season, was on the field for organized team activities after sitting out the Jets' previous six OTAs and minicamp.
The Pro Bowl running back is entering the third year of a 4r-year, $20 million deal.
Pro Bowl running back-kick returner Leon Washington is still sitting out OTAs while also in a contract dispute.
* If Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo doesn't want to refer to Terrell Owens by name, that's fine with T.O.
"Dude, I could care less," Owens said with a laugh following the Buffalo Bills voluntary minicamp practice. "I mean, he doesn't mention my name, that's fine. What about it?"
Owens spoke in response to a question regarding Romo, who declined to refer to the receiver by name after the Cowboys practiced last week. *
