Detroit Lions receiver Charles Rogers has been notified that he is being suspended for four games because he is in violation of the NFL's substance abuse policy, sources have told ESPN's Chris Mortensen.
The suspension could be announced this week unless Rogers appeals, the sources said.
"A player's status in the National Football League substance abuse program is strictly confidential unless the NFL announces a player's suspension," the Lions said in a statement. "Any questions regarding the policy should be directed to the NFL."
NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said the league had no comment. A message seeking comment from Rogers' agent, Kevin Poston, was left Monday night...
what a waste. been injured for 2 years straight, now suspended. really earning that paycheck.
i wouldn't touch him for anything more than the league minimum. and that would be overpaying him. for all intents and purposes, he's still a rookie that has only managed to stay off the field.
THN's resident jerk.
Glock .40 Model 22 - First* line of home defense.... 'ADT' is for liberals.
Rogers and Winslow Jr. should form a club: The First Round Morons.
"The biggest misrepresentation there is that [it's because] Dan's got a lot of money. That's not it," Gibbs said. "We've got a rule. Believe me, if we had no rules, Dan would spend some money."
