Jetsfan80 Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000692974/article/nfl-clears-harrison-peppers-matthews-in-ped-probe NFL clears Harrison, Peppers, Matthews in PED probe The NFL cleared Packers linebackers Clay Matthews and Julius Peppers and Steelers linebacker James Harrison of taking or obtaining any performance-enhancing substances following its investigation into accusations made about the players in an Al Jazeera America documentary last year. The league provided a statement on the matter Wednesday: The NFL found no credible evidence that Pittsburgh's James Harrison and Green Bay's Clay Matthews and Julius Peppers were provided with or used substances prohibited under the NFL-NFL Players Association Policy on Performance-Enhancing Substances following a comprehensive investigation into allegations made in a documentary by Al Jazeera America, it was announced today. The three players participated in interviews last week at their team facilities. Initiated in January, the investigation was led by the NFL's security and legal teams with support from expert consultants and other professionals. The investigation involved witness interviews, a review of relevant records and other materials, electronic research, and laboratory analysis and review. The trio, along with former Broncos and Colts quarterback Peyton Manning and free-agent linebacker Mike Neal, were accused of obtaining performance-enhancing drugs in the report, which was released in December. The NFL cleared Manning of any wrongdoing in July. The league hasn't announced details of its investigation of Neal. The documentary's main source, a former Guyer Institute intern pharmacist named Charlie Sly, recanted his accusations shortly after the report's release. He was recorded with a hidden camera by Al Jazeera America when he made his original statements. So ends a turbulent few months for Harrison, Matthews and Peppers. Harrison was especially adamant of his innocence. At one point he requested that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell interview him at his home and later said he thought the interview should be broadcast live. All three players eventually complied to interviews and avoided suspension. The documentary was a sore spot for all of the athletes involved, especially Manning, Harrison, Peppers and Matthews. The four have never tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs. In a sworn affidavit he and the NFLPA provided to the league prior to being interviewed, Harrison vehemently denied obtaining the supplement "Delta-2," which Sly associated with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kleckineau Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 F uck Al Jazeera Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Brown Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Where are all those posters who had already convicted these guys before one piece of solid evidence was put forth. Yes a Manning's name had been attached to the story but that didn't make it true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet9 Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 The NFL didn't need to speak with any of these guys in order to figure out there was nothing to see here. Instead they had to act like...well, a bully, basically...and flex thier authoritarian muscles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Nut Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Shlt not again. They went through the process and it worked. It's not bullying anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 3 hours ago, Kleckineau said: F uck Al Jazeera If I was them I'd sued the **** out of them for deformation of character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet9 Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 23 minutes ago, Jet Nut said: Shlt not again. They went through the process and it worked. It's not bullying anyone. It was unnecessary, IMO. And now I guess is as good a time as any to ask if you can give me back my bike that you stole from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaJet Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 Well, Brady is still a cheater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 14 hours ago, Charlie Brown said: Where are all those posters who had already convicted these guys before one piece of solid evidence was put forth. Yes a Manning's name had been attached to the story but that didn't make it true. Are you really that naïve? Peyton's wife visits this institute and all of a sudden Peyton has his two best years after a very serious injury. Plus, go look at Matthews, Harrison and Peppers. There has to be a reason all these players are going to some obscure clinic in Indianapolis. I do not care if the players are on HGH. The game is better and their lives are probably better when they are on it. This whole fiasco was Goodell waving his dick in the player's faces to remind them they have to do what he wants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetPotato Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 44 minutes ago, PFSIKH said: Are you really that naïve? Irony overload Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 2 hours ago, JetPotato said: Irony overload Please quote me where I said the Patriots were innocent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetPotato Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 7 minutes ago, PFSIKH said: Please quote me where I said the Patriots were innocent. Please quote me where I said anything at all regarding the Pats. Sensitive much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 3 hours ago, JetPotato said: Please quote me where I said anything at all regarding the Pats. Sensitive much? You just did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetPotato Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 14 minutes ago, PFSIKH said: You just did. It's amazing how over your head this is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 On 9/1/2016 at 2:32 PM, JetPotato said: It's amazing how over your head this is Do you understand the word irony? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warfish Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 On 8/31/2016 at 4:06 PM, Jetsfan80 said: All three players eventually complied to interviews and avoided suspension. Guess doing so didn't harm them so bad after all, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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