NFL suspends Bengals LB Blackstock four games Cincinnati, OH (Sports Network) - Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Darryl
Blackstock received a four-game suspension Tuesday for violating the NFL's
policy on performance-enhancing drugs.
A fourth-year player out of Virginia, Blackstock is eligible to return to team
activities on November 10.
"I've apologized to my coaches and teammates for an unfortunate mistake,"
Blackstock stated. "I did not intentionally violate the policy, but I know
it's my responsibility to use only approved nutritional supplements, and I
didn't realize I was taking an over-the-counte... More...
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