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R.J. Dill Reportedly Suspended 4 Games: Latest Details, Comments, Reaction

August 28, 2015   ·     ·   Jump to comments

According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the NFL has suspended Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle R.J. Dill for four games for a violation of the league's performance-enhancing-drug policy. 
After failing to make the cut for the St. Louis Rams last year, Dill signed a futures contract with the Cowboys in January. The 25-year-old provides a bit of insurance at left tackle in the event that Tron Smith goes down with an injury. The team has also moved him around the line a bit in the preseason, shifting him at times to right tackle and right guard.
The NFL Players Association provided a statement on behalf of Dill.
Of course, this suspension would do him no favors in terms of strengthening his job security. Brandon George of the Dallas Morning News questioned whether he had much of a future in Dallas before Friday's news:
A suspension for Dill could potentially make it easier for Darrion Weems and John Wetzel, both of whom are on the threshold, to make the final...

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