Lane Johnson’s 10-Game Suspension Appeal Denied: Latest Comments and Reaction

October 11, 2016   ·   Mike Chiari   ·   Jump to comments

Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson will miss the next 10 games after his suspension for violating the NFL's policy against performance-enhancing drugs was upheld Tuesday. 
Albert Breer of TheMMQB got word from Johnson's attorney, Steve Zashin, that the former first-round pick's appeal had been denied.
Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer first reported Johnson's suspension, but he was allowed to play in the Eagles' first four games during the appeals process.
McLane provided an official statement from the NFL on Twitter:
The Eagles also commented on Johnson's suspension, per Tom Pelissero of USA Today:
ESPN's Andrew Brandt provided the following note on how much the 10-game suspension will cost Johnson:
However, Brandt noted the suspension voids the guarantee requirements and he will have to "earn" the money. Adam Schefter of ESPN noted that Johnson stands to lose $25 million in guaranteed money.
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