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In this Sept. 6, 2007, file photo, New Orleans Saints running back Deuce McAllister sits on the bench late in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis. Saints veterans Will Smith and McAllister reportedly are among several players who have violated the NFL steroids policy.
In this Sept. 6, 2007, file ph…
AP - Oct 24, 4:39 pm EDT
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New Orleans Saints veterans Deuce McAllister and Will Smith reportedly are among several players who have violated the NFL steroids policy.
Fox 31 television in Denver, citing an unnamed source, reported Friday there are between six and 10 positive tests in the NFL for a weight-loss diuretic. The only names the station mentioned were the two Saints, who are in London for Sunday’s game with the San Diego Chargers.
Houston TV station KRIV later reported Texans long snapper Bryan Pittman also tested positive and would appeal.
“Bryan did everything humanly possible to comply with the NFL steroid policy, including obtaining doctor’s written authorization to take weight loss medication,” attorney David Cornwell said in a statement for the Houston station. “He did not use steroids.”
ESPN.com, citing two unnamed sources, reported the number of positive tests is more than 10 and may exceed 15.
The NFL would not comment on the reports, but Cornwell told The Associated Press he has been hired to handle the appeals of a number of players who are facing possible suspensions.
“These men are entitled to confidentiality and entitled to go through appeal process, so the (Fox 31) report … is completely unfair,” Cornwell said. “The cornerstone of any workplace testing program, especially one in professional sports with high-profile people, is confidentiality.
In this Oct. 7, 2008, file photo, New Orleans Saints defensive end Will Smith is shown during a football game against the Carolina Panthers at the Superdome in New Orleans. Saints veterans Deuce McAllister and Smith reportedly are among several players who have violated the NFL steroids policy.
In this Oct. 7, 2008, file pho…
AP - Oct 24, 4:37 pm EDT
“The recent reports about pending appeals by players who are alleged to have used weight loss supplements reflect the most egregious violation of the NFL steroid policy. The foundation of the policy is both a player’s right to appeal and an absolute right to confidentiality. By leaking this story, the ‘source’ is clearly attempting to put their thumb on the scale of justice and harm these men.”
Saints spokesman Greg Bensel, who was with the team in London, said drug testing is a league matter and the team would have no immediate comment.
Phone messages left with defensive end Smith’s agent, Joel Segal, and running back McAllster’s agent, Jim Steiner, were not returned.
According to the NFL’s policy, the first positive test results in a four-game suspension.
In August, Jets running back Jesse Chatman was suspended for four games for violating the league’s drug policy. He said he tested for a diuretic— “something I never even heard of”—that could be used as a masking agent.
When used as a masking agent a diuretic dilutes the urine, which results in lower levels of the banned substance being excreted from the body. That can make it more difficult to detect banned substances.
The Fox 31 report said three or four of the positive tests belonged to the Saints, and that McAllister and Smith tested positive for Bumetanide.
A “water pill,” Bumetanide decreases the amount of water retained in the body by increasing urination. It causes the kidneys to get rid of unneeded water and salt from the body into the urine.
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In this Sept. 6, 2007, file photo, New Orleans Saints running back Deuce McAllister sits on the bench late in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis. Saints veterans Will Smith and McAllister reportedly are among several players who have violated the NFL steroids policy.
In this Sept. 6, 2007, file ph…
AP - Oct 24, 4:39 pm EDT
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New Orleans Saints veterans Deuce McAllister and Will Smith reportedly are among several players who have violated the NFL steroids policy.
Fox 31 television in Denver, citing an unnamed source, reported Friday there are between six and 10 positive tests in the NFL for a weight-loss diuretic. The only names the station mentioned were the two Saints, who are in London for Sunday’s game with the San Diego Chargers.
Houston TV station KRIV later reported Texans long snapper Bryan Pittman also tested positive and would appeal.
“Bryan did everything humanly possible to comply with the NFL steroid policy, including obtaining doctor’s written authorization to take weight loss medication,” attorney David Cornwell said in a statement for the Houston station. “He did not use steroids.”
ESPN.com, citing two unnamed sources, reported the number of positive tests is more than 10 and may exceed 15.
The NFL would not comment on the reports, but Cornwell told The Associated Press he has been hired to handle the appeals of a number of players who are facing possible suspensions.
“These men are entitled to confidentiality and entitled to go through appeal process, so the (Fox 31) report … is completely unfair,” Cornwell said. “The cornerstone of any workplace testing program, especially one in professional sports with high-profile people, is confidentiality.
In this Oct. 7, 2008, file photo, New Orleans Saints defensive end Will Smith is shown during a football game against the Carolina Panthers at the Superdome in New Orleans. Saints veterans Deuce McAllister and Smith reportedly are among several players who have violated the NFL steroids policy.
In this Oct. 7, 2008, file pho…
AP - Oct 24, 4:37 pm EDT
“The recent reports about pending appeals by players who are alleged to have used weight loss supplements reflect the most egregious violation of the NFL steroid policy. The foundation of the policy is both a player’s right to appeal and an absolute right to confidentiality. By leaking this story, the ‘source’ is clearly attempting to put their thumb on the scale of justice and harm these men.”
Saints spokesman Greg Bensel, who was with the team in London, said drug testing is a league matter and the team would have no immediate comment.
Phone messages left with defensive end Smith’s agent, Joel Segal, and running back McAllster’s agent, Jim Steiner, were not returned.
According to the NFL’s policy, the first positive test results in a four-game suspension.
In August, Jets running back Jesse Chatman was suspended for four games for violating the league’s drug policy. He said he tested for a diuretic— “something I never even heard of”—that could be used as a masking agent.
When used as a masking agent a diuretic dilutes the urine, which results in lower levels of the banned substance being excreted from the body. That can make it more difficult to detect banned substances.
The Fox 31 report said three or four of the positive tests belonged to the Saints, and that McAllister and Smith tested positive for Bumetanide.
A “water pill,” Bumetanide decreases the amount of water retained in the body by increasing urination. It causes the kidneys to get rid of unneeded water and salt from the body into the urine.
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