Doug Martin Suspended for Drug Policy Violation: Latest Details and Comments

December 28, 2016   ·   Rob Goldberg   ·   Jump to comments

The NFL suspended Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin four games Wednesday after he failed a drug test, per Adam Schefter of ESPN.
Ian Rapoport of NFL Network provided a breakdown of the violation:
Martin explained in a statement on the team's official site that he will not appeal and will enter a treatment facility. In addition to apologizing to the organization and its fans, the running back added:
On the field, I must be strong and determined to push through both pain and injuries to become an elite NFL running back. Off the field, I have tried that same approach in my personal life. My shortcomings in this area have taught me both that I cannot win these personal battles alone and that there is no shame in asking for help. 
The 27-year-old was a healthy scratch for Week 16 and finishes the 2016 season with 421 rushing yards and three touchdowns in eight games.
Per Roy Cummings of FanRag Sports, it was a "football decision"...

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