Alshon Jeffery posts statement after PED suspension by NFL
By Andrew Olson
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Former South Carolina WR Alshon Jeffery was suspended by the NFL for four games in violation of the league’s policy on performance enhancing drugs.
In a statement posted to his Twitter account Monday evening, Jeffery attributed the suspension to anti-inflammatory drug and apologized to the Chicago Bears, as well as teammates and fans:
As a professional athlete, I have been careful about what I put in my body. I took a recommended supplement to combat inflammation. Unfortunately this supplement contained an ingredient that was on the NFL’s banned substance list. I take full responsibility and I’m deeply upset with myself for not doing the proper research on this supplement. I want to apologize to my family, the Bears organization, my teammates, and Bears fans. I will work hard to earn back the respect and trust of the Bears nation and look forward to being back on the field.
As ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported, the suspension will be costly for Jeffery, who enters free agency after this season.
Bears WR Alshon Jeffery's 4-game suspension will cost him $3.435 million this season – and more in offseason, when he becomes a free agent.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 14, 2016
In nine games this season, Jeffery recorded 40 catches for 630 yards and one touchdown.
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