04-12-2016, 01:05 PM
(04-12-2016, 02:32 AM)NATI BENGALS Wrote: Are you sure on that? So during the actual season no testing? I would imagine there would be all kinds of performance enhancing drugs being used during the season.
Testing for PED occurs randomly year round. Testing for substances of abuse ( marijuana, cocaine,etc.) takes place only between April 20th and August 9th or as a pre-employment screening for new players. HOWEVER, a player like Gordon who has entered stage 3 of the disciplinary program will be subject to random testing anytime for the rest of their career. Any player arrested in a drug related incident will be tested and enters stage 1 of the league's intervention program. A previous positive test can also result in random testing for substances of abuse by any player.
