SKOOBY Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 A number of NFL players -- including Deuce McAllister and Will Smith of the New Orleans Saints -- have tested positive under the NFL's steroid policy as a result of taking water pills to lose weight, according to a report from Fox 31-Denver reporter Josina Anderson. Anderson's report cited "a rash of positive tests." The number of players with positive tests is more than 10 and might exceed 15, but league and union sources insist to ESPN senior NFL analyst Chris Mortensen that the number of cases pending are between six and eight. Attorney David Cornwell told Mortensen he has been retained by "a number of players" to represent them in the NFL appeals process, but Cornwell wouldn't say who those players were or the exact number who have retained his legal services. "The recent reports about pending appeals by players who are alleged to have used weight loss supplements reflect the most egregious violation of the NFL steroid policy," Cornwell said in a statement. "The foundation of the policy is both a player's right to appeal and an absolute right to confidentiality. By leaking this story, the 'source' is clearly attempting to put their thumb on the scale justice and harm these men." Smith's listed agent, Joel Segal, was not immediately available to comment, according to Fox 31-Denver. A representative for McAllister's agent, Jim Steiner, said the agent would call that station back. http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3661845 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKOOBY Posted October 24, 2008 Author Share Posted October 24, 2008 I hope no Bills are on the list & I would bet heavy on SD now, NO is in deep crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKOOBY Posted October 25, 2008 Author Share Posted October 25, 2008 Can we merge the doping threads?? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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