As I understand it, Blackmon himself is the first to initiate the process with a written reinstatement request, anytime after the beginning of the new league calendar year. How long it takes the league office (and powers within) to make a determination on the application and terms of reinstatement is unknown. Many believe his reinstatement with the ability to play will be at least one year from the date of his suspension (game 8 or 9 time period).

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