PCP63 Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 Just saw this on ESPN. Suspended 5 games, NFLPA trying to get it reduced to 2. Crazy to me how he was only suspended 5 games. Bribery is a pretty serious crime. I'd ban him for life. https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/32280659/sources-dallas-cowboys-lael-collins-attempted-bribe-nfl-drug-test-collector Quote Dallas Cowboys right tackle La'el Collins was suspended after trying to bribe the league's drug-test collector, sources told ESPN. Players cannot be suspended for positive marijuana tests under the NFL's collective bargaining agreement, but Collins' issue was multiple missed tests and trying to bribe the test collector, sources said. The NFL initially was preparing to suspend Collins five games for his actions, but the NFL Players Association -- aware of the intended five-game suspension -- helped negotiate a reduction to what would have been a two-game ban. Collins, however, appealed the suspension, and the appeal was heard by an arbitrator appointed jointly by the league and the NFLPA. The arbitrator not only rejected Collins' appeal but also ruled that, based on the evidence, the suspension should be increased back to the original five games. Collins' lawyer is attempting an appeal of the arbitrator's decision, but league sources believe the suspension, which was announced Sept. 10, will not be reduced. EDITOR'S PICKS Dak: After injury, Dallas return 'will be exciting' 2dTodd Archer Cowboys' Neal tests positive, out for MNF at least 17hTodd Archer Both the NFL and NFLPA declined comment this weekend when contacted by ESPN. Collins served the first game of his suspension in last Sunday's victory over the Los Angeles Chargers and will also miss Monday night's matchup against the rival Philadelphia Eagles. He believed he had legitimate reasons for missing seven drug tests, one of which was scheduled for the day that Cowboys strength and conditioning coach Markus Paul died in November. Collins missed another drug test the day of his uncle's funeral. Collins is not the first NFL player to attempt to circumvent the league's drug-test policy. In 2013, the NFL suspended Denver Broncos star Von Miller six games after he was caught attempting to corrupt the drug-test program with the help of a urine collector. If his suspension is not reduced or overturned, Collins will be eligible to return to the roster Oct. 18, the day after the Cowboys play the New England Patriots. The suspension will cost Collins roughly $2 million and, per the CBA, voids the injury guarantee worth $6.48 million in his 2022 salary. Collins has started 62 of the 63 games he has played for the Cowboys since 2015 at left guard or right tackle. He missed 13 games in 2016 because of a toe injury and all of last season because of hip surgery. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wit Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 Trade for this beast!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 Guy wants to be on the field! Good for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy 2 Times Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 What are they testing him for PEDs? If it's just recreational drugs then it's pretty lame. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCP63 Posted September 26, 2021 Author Share Posted September 26, 2021 3 minutes ago, Jimmy 2 Times said: What are they testing him for PEDs? If it's just recreational drugs then it's pretty lame. Don't think it's really what they're testing for that's the issue. He tried to bribe a league official. Kinda dirty sh*t the league definitely doesn't need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wit Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 There is no way there are no PEDs in the nfl (all sports really). The NFL players are chiseled and ridiculously large, Brady is 45 and a superstar…. you have poor drug testers being bribed tons of money tO fake a test? This has to happen all the time. The NFL doesn’t need this getting out there and ugly. Not a shocker that they only slapped him with five games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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PCP63 Posted September 26, 2021 Author Share Posted September 26, 2021 8 minutes ago, Wit said: There is no way there are no PEDs in the nfl (all sports really). The NFL players are chiseled and ridiculously large, Brady is 45 and a superstar…. you have poor drug testers being bribed tons of money tO fake a test? This has to happen all the time. The NFL doesn’t need this getting out there and ugly. Not a shocker that they only slapped him with five games. Oh, there's PEDs all over, even in college. I personally think it should all be fair game, but it's really more about the bribery. Might seem innocuous and not a big deal to some, but I'd personally ban him for life to set an example. The NFL has a lot of work to do to be able to claim a high ground on integrity, but this would be a step in the right direction. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantasy Island Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 14 minutes ago, PCP63 said: Don't think it's really what they're testing for that's the issue. He tried to bribe a league official. Kinda dirty sh*t the league definitely doesn't need. Like the BS from NE it has swept under the rug for decades? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section314 Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 7 minutes ago, Fantasy Island said: Like the BS from NE it has swept under the rug for decades? Exactly like Animal Farm....."all the animals are equal but some are more equal than others." 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCP63 Posted September 26, 2021 Author Share Posted September 26, 2021 9 minutes ago, Fantasy Island said: Like the BS from NE it has swept under the rug for decades? Yup. Not sure why that means that they should allow bribery of league officials to get a slap on the wrist, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoot-Face Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 Translation: La'el Collins is a cheapskate 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freestater Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 58 minutes ago, PCP63 said: Just saw this on ESPN. Suspended 5 games, NFLPA trying to get it reduced to 2. Crazy to me how he was only suspended 5 games. Bribery is a pretty serious crime. I'd ban him for life. https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/32280659/sources-dallas-cowboys-lael-collins-attempted-bribe-nfl-drug-test-collector Life seems a bit harsh. But he should be punished. ...send him to the Jets. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k-met57 Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 1 hour ago, PCP63 said: Just saw this on ESPN. Suspended 5 games, NFLPA trying to get it reduced to 2. Crazy to me how he was only suspended 5 games. Bribery is a pretty serious crime. I'd ban him for life. https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/32280659/sources-dallas-cowboys-lael-collins-attempted-bribe-nfl-drug-test-collector apparently they reduced it to 2....Collins people asked for arbitration...arbitrator upheld the suspension and kicked it back out to 5 lmao 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerfish Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 Dumb as rocks all the way around. Bribe? they should come down hard on that, half a year. Going to arbitration after having 5 game reduce to 2? dumb as rock version 2. Idiotic that the league caved into reducing it to 2 in the first place. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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HawkeyeJet Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 Well what do you expect from a guy who wouldn’t pay his prostitute after tossing her salad? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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