NFL Suspends Two More for Substance Abuse
Safety Antonio Gibson of the New Orleans Saints and tackle Leonard Mitchell of the Atlanta Falcons were suspended by the National Football League Tuesday for violating the league’s substance-abuse policy.
“They’ve been placed on their clubs’ non-football illness list for 30 days,” league spokesman Joe Browne said. “They have been instructed to remain out until Oct. 13.”
The suspensions of Gibson and Mitchell bring to 19 the number of NFL players cited for violating the league’s drug-alcohol policy. Seven players have completed 30-day suspensions and are back with their respective teams.
Gibson, a starting strong safety, is in his third year with the Saints.
Mitchell, an eight-year NFL veteran, is in his second season with the Falcons after six years with the Philadelphia Eagles.
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