The NFL and NFL Player’s Association are working towards a new drug policy that could impact the status of several players currently serving suspensions. Denver Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker and Dallas Cowboys cornerback Orlando Scandrick are currently serving suspensions for amphetamines and could see their suspensions reduced completely as that drug gets reclassified as recreational instead of performance-enhancing.
From @AlbertBreer & me: Retroactive suspensions has not been divisive for potential new policy. If deal approved, new standards would apply
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 10, 2014
What’s it mean? Players suspended in 2014 league year get new standards. If approved, Welker & Scandrick play Sun. Gordon more complicated
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 10, 2014
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon is serving a season long suspension for a failed drug test and his suspension could be altered as well, but not as easily.
Every 2014 league year suspension will be reviewed, if deal is approved. Josh Gordon failed his drug test in 2013, so wait and see on him.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 10, 2014
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Gordon wouldn’t get his suspension entirely reversed like Welker and Scandrick, but he could still see it be reduced.
.@AdamSchefter on NFL Insiders just said if NFL-NFLPA agreement is approved, Josh Gordon would still be suspended for some games, maybe 6-10
— Matthew Berry (@MatthewBerryTMR) September 11, 2014
Fox’s Mike Garafolo predicts eight games.
8 games, which is what new policy likely calls for. RT @TK_Smith3: how long do you think Josh Gordon will be suspended after the voting?
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) September 11, 2014