SM
Newcastle vs. West Ham: 2 hrs 29 mins
Upcoming predictions and previews

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Josh Freeman not facing drugs penalty

:Headline: Josh Freeman not facing drugs penalty: ID:108320: from db_amp
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman releases a statement clarifying his participation in the NFL's drug programme.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman has released a statement clarifying his participation in the NFL's drug programme.

Freeman, who has a prescription for the usually-banned Adderall to treat ADHD, tested positive in a drugs test last year after accidentally taken Ritalin.

That test prompted the 25-year-old to submit to frequent drug screenings in order to prove that it was a one-off error, resulting in his placement in stage one of the NFL drug programme.

"Let me be very clear. I have never tested positive for any illegal drugs or related substances. Further, I have agreed to take, and have passed 46 NFL-regulated drug tests over the last year and a half. Since the confidentiality of my medical status has been publicly violated, I am choosing to address this matter so that grossly erroneous assumptions about me do not persist," Freeman said in his statement.

"To assure everyone that the [Ritalin] error was a one-time mistake, I agreed to be voluntarily tested in the 'NFL Program'. Since that time, I have taken and passed all 46 drug tests I've been given, which test for every drug and banned substance imaginable. I agreed to allow such testing to be done at my workplace (team facility) because I spend all of my time there and I have nothing whatsoever to hide or be embarrassed about.

"Unfortunately, it appears that some people who may have noticed the testing at my workplace have made hurtful and incorrect assumptions and chosen to disseminate inaccurate and very disturbing information. It is a shame that when times have gotten tough, people have chosen to attack the character of others, rather than supporting each other. I remain dedicated and focused to being the best quarterback I can be and to help a team win a championship."

Freeman recently lost his starting job at the Buccaneers to Mike Glennon after a poor start to the season.

amp_article__108320 : Database Data restored...  : 
last updated article - 2013-10-01 09:08:53:
html db last update - 2013-10-01 09:08:53 :

ex - 7200 : read : read cache amp html

Click here for more stories about Josh Freeman

Click here for more stories about Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Share this article now:
Recommended Next on SM
Premier League Table
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool1210112481631
2Manchester CityMan City127232217523
3Chelsea126422314922
4Arsenal126422112922
5Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton126422116522
6Tottenham HotspurSpurs1261527131419
7Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest125431513219
8Aston Villa125431919019
9Newcastle UnitedNewcastle115331311218
10Fulham125341717018
11Brentford125252222017
12Manchester UnitedMan Utd124441313016
13Bournemouth124351617-115
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham113351319-612
15Everton122551017-711
16Leicester CityLeicester122461523-810
17Wolverhampton WanderersWolves122372028-89
18Ipswich TownIpswich121651323-109
19Crystal Palace121561017-78
20Southampton121110924-154
Scroll for more - Tap for full version


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
AL
Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!

Loading ...

Failed to load data.



. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .