Robert Mathis suspended for the first 4 games

[BMarsh615]

According to Judy Battista

Whoa. Colts announce Robert Mathis has been suspended 4 games.

https://twitter.com/judybattista/sta...06560260390912

[Smiling Assassin27]

Chris Mortensen @mortreport 20s
Colts DE Robert Mathis suspended 4 games for violation of league's steroid and PED policy. Just moved on transactions wire.

[eddie mac]

Superb news for us, Manning could play standing on one leg now.

[SonOfLe-loLang]

That's a shame

[IndelibleScribe]

Whew, Werner and Newsome better be on point then. Cause if not...

[Drunken.Broncoholic2]

Good for us week 1. But it shouldn't affect their season as much since I believe they'll go 3-1 in that 4 game stretch.

[Gutless Drunk]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Mathis in a statement says his positive test was a result of a doctor prescribing medication for &quot;fertility&quot; issues.</p>&mdash; Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeGarafolo/statuses/467408917577072642">May 16, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[ColoradoDarin]

I don't really like it. He owned us last year and I'd rather us play the best.

[Maleficent]

So dude was cheating. That explains it!

[ColoradoDarin]

ROBERT MATHIS STATEMENT: "It is difficult for me to address the circumstances surrounding this suspension because they involve very personal medical information, but it is very important to me that my fans, particularly young people, understand what did and did not occur. Like many families, my wife and I faced fertility challenges, and I sought medical assistance. I specifically asked the doctor if the medication he prescribed for me would present a problem for NFL drug testing, and unfortunately, he incorrectly told me that it would not. I made the mistake of not calling the NFL or NFLPA to double check before I took the medication at the end of last season. The union has worked very closely with me to present all of the facts and medical records for consideration of discipline that does not include a suspension because of the unique facts of my case, but the Commissioner refused the request. I am deeply saddened that this situation will prevent me from contributing to my team for four games, and I regret that I didn't cross check what my doctor told me before I took the medication. I hope that my fans will understand the unique circumstances involved here and continue to know that I am a man of integrity who would never intentionally circumvent the performance enhancing substance policy agreed to by the NFL and my union. The incredible blessing of this very upsetting situation is that, after I took the medication very briefly at the end of last season, we learned that my wife is expecting a baby. We are thrilled that we will be welcoming a new member in several months, but I apologize to my teammates, coaches and Colts fans that I will not be able to contribute to my team for the first four weeks of the 2014 season. I will work extremely hard during that time to stay in top football shape and will be prepared to contribute immediately upon my return."

[BroncoBrett]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Mathis in a statement says his positive test was a result of a doctor prescribing medication for &quot;fertility&quot; issues.</p>&mdash; Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeGarafolo/statuses/467408917577072642">May 16, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[Garcia Bronco]

It is difficult for me to address the circumstances surrounding this suspension because they involve very personal medical information, but it is very important to me that my fans, particularly young people, understand what did and did not occur. Like many families, my wife and I faced fertility challenges, and I sought medical assistance. I specifically asked the doctor if the medication he prescribed for me would present a problem for NFL drug testing, and unfortunately, he incorrectly told me that it would not. I made the mistake of not calling the NFL or NFLPA to double check before I took the medication at the end of last season. The union has worked very closely with me to present all of the facts and medical records for consideration of discipline that does not include a suspension because of the unique facts of my case, but the Commissioner refused the request. I am deeply saddened that this situation will prevent me from contributing to my team for four games, and I regret that I didn't cross check what my doctor told me before I took the medication. I hope that my fans will understand the unique circumstances involved here and continue to know that I am a man of integrity who would never intentionally circumvent the performance enhancing substance policy agreed to by the NFL and my union. The incredible blessing of this very upsetting situation is that, after I took the medication very briefly at the end of last season, we learned that my wife is expecting a baby. We are thrilled that we will be welcoming a new member in several months, but I apologize to my teammates, coaches and Colts fans that I will not be able to contribute to my team for the first four weeks of the 2014 season. I will work extremely hard during that time to stay in top football shape and will be prepared to contribute immediately upon my return.


Goodell is such an asshole.

[ColoradoDarin]

Mathis, Kaylore and kupesdad all have the same doctor?

[IndelibleScribe]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Mathis in a statement says his positive test was a result of a doctor prescribing medication for &quot;fertility&quot; issues.</p>&mdash; Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeGarafolo/statuses/467408917577072642">May 16, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Oof, that's rough. He is going to get lit up on twitter with "not a real man" type of jokes.

[IndelibleScribe]

Mathis, Kaylore and kupesdad all have the same doctor?

OOOOhhh you dirty mother...