Thread: Jets' Sheldon Richardson, Cowboys' Rolando McClain suspended

Both get four game suspensions for violating the substance abuse policy. Richardson's was allegedly pot - not sure on McClain yet. NFL loves to dump news on holiday weekends:

Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter 55m55 minutes ago

Jets DL Sheldon Richardson suspended first four games for violating the NFL Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse, per NFL.

Ian Rapoport ‏@RapSheet 43m43 minutes ago

Sheldon Richardson apologized: “Words aren’t enough. This is something that can only be addressed by how I handle myself from this point on”

Manish Mehta ‏@MMehtaNYDN 33m33 minutes ago

Jets DT Sheldon Richardson was suspended for marijuana use, per source. #nyj

Bart Hubbuch ‏@BartHubbuch 24m24 minutes ago

I asked De Smith at the draft if the union would lobby to get pot taken off banned list. He insisted that a lot of players want it kept on.

Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter 22m22 minutes ago

Suspension Thursday: Cowboys' Rolando McClain also suspended four games for violating substance abuse policy, via NFL.

Ian Rapoport ‏@RapSheet 16m16 minutes ago

Rolando McClain apologized, says he will not break rules in the future. Looks forward to W5, “when I hope to help my team beat the Patriots”

Looks like an opportunity for Williams and Gregory

IRVING, Texas -- As the Dallas Cowboys continue to await the results of Greg Hardy's appeal of a 10-game suspension for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy, they now know they will be without another defensive starter for the first four games of the season.

The NFL announced linebacker Rolando McClain's suspension for violating the substance abuse policy Thursday, meaning the Cowboys would be without their best pass-rusher (Hardy) and their best linebacker in 2014 (McClain) against the New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles, Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints.

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The NFL suspended New York Jets defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson for the first four games of the season on Thursday for a violation of the league's substance abuse policy.

Richardson will be eligible to return to the Jets on Monday, Oct. 5, after the Jets' Week 4 game against the Miami Dolphins.

"I apologize for letting down my family, teammates, this organization and the fans. However, words aren't enough. This is something that can only be addressed by how I handle myself from this point on," Richardson said in a statement.

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Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter 23m

So NFL to own the biggest headlines right before the holiday weekend, on the second day of NBA free agency.

Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter 1h

And, Green Bay's Datone Jones also suspended for first game of season for violating the NFL Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse.