Sentences with phrase «violating substance abuse policy»

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Justin Blackmon was suspended for four games on Tuesday by the National Football League for violating the substance abuse policy.

Sheldon Richardson: DT, New York Jets (4 games; substance abuse): The 2013 defensive Rookie of the Year was already set to miss four games of the season for violating the substance abuse policy but could now be facing an increased suspension after being arrested for allegedly resisting arrest and speeding at up to 143 miles per hour in St. Louis before the start of training camp.

Not exact matches

During the former Heisman Trophy winner's 11 season career, he received quite a bit of criticism, both for his unapologetic marijuana use (which resulted in multiple suspensions for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy) and for his demeanor, which was described as «aloof» and even «weird.»

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Justin Blackmon and general manager Dave Caldwell have both released statements following the four - game suspension Blackmon received for violating the NFL Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse.

Three Dallas Cowboys defenders — Rolando McClain, Demarcus Lawrence, and Randy Gregory — faced suspensions for violating the league's policy on substance abuse last season.

That makes sense, but what causes more negative attention: nonstop reports of players being suspended for violating the league's substance abuse policy, or quietly removing marijuana from the testing slate?

He has been up front in discussing the seasonlong feud with the Patriots that involved his violating the NFL's substance abuse policy by missing a drug test, New England's withholding $ 8.5 million of his $ 11.5 million signing bonus, and his filing a grievance against the Patriots and a lawsuit against the league (both of which, along with the team's countergrievance, were dropped when the trade was made).

Vikings running back Onterrio Smith was suspended four games for violating the league's substance abuse policy.

Robinson, who with the Seahawks in 2004 was suspended for four gamesfor violating the NFL's substance - abuse policy, said in early August, «Newstaff, new system, even new uniforms.

The Volunteers All - SEC receiver Da'Rick Rogers has been suspended indefinitely for violating the school's substance abuse policy.

-- While not injury - related, Broncos K Matt Prater will miss the first four games of the season due to suspension for violating the substance - abuse policy.

Instead, he was serving a suspension for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.