Russell Suspended... AGAIN

[Jake]

Monday, July 26, 2004

Russell can apply for reinstatement at midseason

By Chris Mortensen
Special to ESPN.com

The NFL has confirmed that defensive tackle Darrell Russell has been suspended indefinitely for being a repeat violator of the league's substance abuse policy.

ESPN reported on July 14 that Russell's release by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers was preceded in June by a positive test for alcohol, a banned substance in the player's treatment program.

Russell's positive test was his seventh infraction of the league's policy since he was the second overall player selected by the Raiders in the 1997 draft. Russell missed 1½ years while serving two league suspensions before he played in eight games in 2003 for the Redskins.

Currently a free agent, Russell can apply for reinstatement at midseaon, but would have to undergo an extensive evaluation before being able to play again in the NFL. Sources said such a reinstatement request wouldn't be warmly embraced by NFL comissioner Paul Tagliabue.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=1846850

I'm glad we didn't bring him back. No one can call me a hyprocrite because when the offseason came I had no opinion on bringing him back. A good number of you guys wanted him back.

[Redskin Stouff]

I couldn't agree with you more. He's bad news and will probably never play again.

[davef]

Boy, what a waste! This guy has thrown away a lucrative career. Sad, but such is life.

[Waterboy]

Well said, DaveF. Only a handful of guys are good enough to make the final grade, playing with the big boys on Sunday...and this guy squanders his golden opportunity. Sad.

Waterboy

[19and97fan]

What a ReTard... How bad can a person really screw up their own life..??

[redskincity]

Monday, July 26, 2004

Russell can apply for reinstatement at midseason

By Chris Mortensen
Special to ESPN.com

The NFL has confirmed that defensive tackle Darrell Russell has been suspended indefinitely for being a repeat violator of the league's substance abuse policy.

ESPN reported on July 14 that Russell's release by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers was preceded in June by a positive test for alcohol, a banned substance in the player's treatment program.

Russell's positive test was his seventh infraction of the league's policy since he was the second overall player selected by the Raiders in the 1997 draft. Russell missed 1½ years while serving two league suspensions before he played in eight games in 2003 for the Redskins.

Currently a free agent, Russell can apply for reinstatement at midseaon, but would have to undergo an extensive evaluation before being able to play again in the NFL. Sources said such a reinstatement request wouldn't be warmly embraced by NFL comissioner Paul Tagliabue.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=1846850

I'm glad we didn't bring him back. No one can call me a hyprocrite because when the offseason came I had no opinion on bringing him back. A good number of you guys wanted him back.

OK Jake you baited me.


I like Russell, he came off the couch and demanded double teams last year. That to me is impressive, to say the least.

He was suspended because he was drinking. Its summertime and just about everybody chuggs from time to time. Look, this man has millions of dollars and just wanted to spend $10.00 on a 12 pack.

Give him a break.

Jeeeeeeeezzzzzzzz!



I hope he comes back and proves all of yous wrong and then your all


DOOMED

[Redskins2k5]

This makes me happy that we left our team because then we would be the team being laughed at

[hailskins666]

what an idiot. i guess working at mickey d's qualifies as a bright future.