In the wake of reforming its policy on domestic violence cases, the NFL is turning its attention to the oft criticized drug policy. According to reports, the league and players union are meeting to determine a new policy, though it will not be ruled on by Tuesday night.
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According to NFL Insider Jay Glazer, the NFL is considering reducing the punishment for a player’s second offense for testing positive for marijuana.
In new program players who test positive for marijuana will have a few extra stages, second offense will drop from 4 game fine to 2.
— Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) September 10, 2014
This is an interesting report, since Cleveland Browns receiver Josh Gordon was originally suspended four games for testing positive for marijuana, where as Ray Rice’s initial suspension of just two games for domestic abuse was met with an enormous amount of criticism. Many compared Rice’s punishment with Gordon’s of twice as many games.
After adjusting its policy on domestic violence, the NFL may not be finished with its drug policy. While Roger Goodell has always stated that he judges each player on a case-by-case basis, critics of the NFL commissioner have long wanted a more uniform procedure in dealing with player fines and suspensions.
In August, the NFL adjusted its domestic violence policy to six games after the first incident and a life-time ban for a second. Glazer reports the league wants to have a ruling on its new drug policy announced to players within 24 hours.
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