Martavis Bryant was suspended four games by the NFL for a violation of the league’s substance abuse policy, reports said Thursday. Now we’re learning what led to the violation.
According to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport, the Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver failed multiple marijuana tests.
#Steelers WR Martavis Bryant’s looming 4-game suspension is for multiple failed marijuana tests, source said. Appeal is in the latter stages
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 27, 2015
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler says Bryant is hoping to hear back from the league regarding an appeal in 7-10 days.
The Steelers will now be without Le’Veon Bell for two games because of his marijuana-related arrest with former teammate LeGarrette Blount, and now they have to be prepared to play without Bryant for potentially four games. Bryant caught eight touchdown passes as a rookie last year, including six from Weeks 7-10. The Steelers will likely look to Markus Wheaton to become the No. 2 receiver while Bryant is out.
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