Steelers’ Tight End Suspended by NFL
The Pittsburgh Steelers, in contention for their first division title since 1984, received a blow Monday when tight end Eric Green was suspended for six games for violating the NFL’s drug policy.
The NFL said that Green had not violated the league’s steroid policy, which carries a six-game suspension for first-time offenders. That means that the offense involved other drugs.
Although the NFL would not confirm it, this is apparently the second time Green has violated the drug policy. A player receives treatment and counseling for a first offense, and no announcement is made. The penalty for a second violation is a six-game suspension.
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