Cowboys Randy Gregory fails another drug test (upd: appeal denied, suspended)

[hockeykicker]

how many is that for him now?

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[ShootIt]

3 suspensions in a year. Impressive.

Failed/missed tests? Dunno but has to be up there.

When he was suspended 4 games, it was his fourth failed drug test, according to Wash Post https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/early-lead/wp/2016/02/19/dallas-cowboys-randy-gregory-suspended-four-games-by-nfl-for-failing-fourth-drug-test/

And he failed/missed a 5th one, ten game suspension, and I guess this is his 6th one failed/missed

 

[GKJ]

Cowboys took a chance and gave him one. It's time for that to end.

Although nothing will happen.

 

[InjuredChoker]

edit. that maybe wasn't appropriate.

anyway, might have lost any chance had in NFL with this one.

 

[Voight]

Honestly, I think the NFL would have a lot less of these if the tested only from August-Feb. The other months can give players the time to do whatever they want and hopefully have their fun.

Their drug policy is ridiculous. The MLB doesn't suspend for anything other than PED's.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

Sorry but the players know the rules and the players know the risks if they violate rules

If they want to ignore rules ,, They deserve everything that happens

 

[Fixed to Ruin]

This must be Gregory's agent.

 

[mouser]

Update: lost his appeal, suspended for at least one year including this season playoffs.

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/...one-year-violating-nfl-substance-abuse-policy

FRISCO, Texas -- The Dallas Cowboys will be without defensive end Randy Gregory for a potential Super Bowl run this year -- and at least the next calendar year -- for another violation of the NFL's substance abuse policy.

The league announced the suspension on Thursday -- a few hours after Gregory took part in the Cowboys' first practice of the postseason.

It is possible Gregory could appeal the suspension to federal court, like New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady did in response to Deflategate, which could allow him to continue to play, but it is not known whether he will take that course of action.

Gregory can apply for reinstatement 60 days before the suspension ends. He would be eligible for the playoffs next year if the Cowboys qualify -- and if he meets all of the standards set forth in the suspension.

 

[Tony Romo]

Kinda sucks hes not allowed near the team or at the facillities. Two things that may help him big time. Hopefully you take this year to focus on becoming a great dad Randy and defeat your demons.

 

[Alex Jones]

Another year out??? Not sure he's ever going to come back.

 

[ShootIt]

I get the Cowboys have nothing to lose holding on to him, but I really hope they don't have one once of faith that he can come back; and not address the end spots short and long term.

 

[KaseMeOutside]

Wonder who pulled the strings on Roger. No way Cowboys sacrifice a player had they been aware the hearing had any chance of taking place so soon.

Meanwhile no word on the Giants drug boat.

 

[Blitzkrug]

Not sure if it was anyone pulling the strings and more the NFL thinking they can send a message by suspending a player right before a playoff run.

The Giants aren't getting anything. Remember which owners have Goodell in their pocket and who doesn't.

 

[mouser]

Guessing it was more of a situation where Gregory appealed the suspension and got the hearing delayed until after the regular season. Rather then the NFL intentionally suspending him right before the playoffs.