Lane Johnson Suspended 10 Games: Latest Comments and Reaction

August 9, 2016   ·   Tim Daniels   ·   Jump to comments

Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Lane Johnson is reportedly appealing a 10-game suspension for a second performance-enhancing drug violation. 
Darren DeGaetano of WIP Philly first reported news of the possible ban Tuesday. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network confirmed the report regarding the suspension and noted it is currently in the appeal stage.
Jay Glazer of Fox Sports provided further information about the situation:
Just heard from Lane Johnson, says he took an amino acid that was approved but tested positive for peptide. Fighting it as well as company. You're responsible for what goes in your body but he insists it was approved. Waiting on B sample.
Johnson's agent, Ken Sarnoff, provided a statement on the situation, per Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer:
Johnson was previously suspended for the first four games of the 2014 season after his first violation of the league's PED policy. He took responsibility for that failed test after t...

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