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10-11-2013, 04:25 PM
http://espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/9809177/kellen-winslow-new-york-jets-banned-4-games-peds-cited
Tight end Kellen Winslow has been suspended four games by the NFL for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances.
Winslow, who has a team-high 17 receptions for 169 yards and two touchdowns, will miss games against Pittsburgh, New England, Cincinnati and New Orleans. He'll be eligible to return to the Jets on Monday, Nov. 4, the day after the Jets host the Saints.
Kellen Winslow, in a statement from his publicist, apologized and said the news of his suspension for violating the league's policy on PEDs "came as a huge surprise."
Winslow was suspended without pay, meaning he will lose $197,647 in salary.
In a statement from his publicist, Winslow apologized and said the news "came as a huge surprise."
"I have investigated all possible sources since learning of the positive test, including possible medical causes, but frustratingly, I do not know the source," Winslow said in the statement. "I do not take supplements that list any banned ingredients, but the NFL policy is very strict, so I am accountable for the results.
Tight end Kellen Winslow has been suspended four games by the NFL for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances.
Winslow, who has a team-high 17 receptions for 169 yards and two touchdowns, will miss games against Pittsburgh, New England, Cincinnati and New Orleans. He'll be eligible to return to the Jets on Monday, Nov. 4, the day after the Jets host the Saints.
Kellen Winslow, in a statement from his publicist, apologized and said the news of his suspension for violating the league's policy on PEDs "came as a huge surprise."
Winslow was suspended without pay, meaning he will lose $197,647 in salary.
In a statement from his publicist, Winslow apologized and said the news "came as a huge surprise."
"I have investigated all possible sources since learning of the positive test, including possible medical causes, but frustratingly, I do not know the source," Winslow said in the statement. "I do not take supplements that list any banned ingredients, but the NFL policy is very strict, so I am accountable for the results.