New England Patriots linebacker Ja’Whaun Bentley has been suspended without pay for four games due to a violation of the NFL’s performance-enhancing substances policy.
NFL Statement
“Ja’Whaun Bentley’s test results revealed the presence of a banned substance,” said NFL spokesperson Brian McCarthy.
Bentley’s Reaction
“I apologize for my mistake. I took a supplement without proper clearance,” Bentley said.
Patriots’ Coach Bill Belichick’s Reaction
“We support Ja’Whaun, but we must adhere to league rules.”
Suspension Details
• 4-game ban without pay
• Loss of $250,000 in salary
• Mandatory counseling and testing
Impact on Patriots
Bentley’s absence will be felt in the linebacking corps.
Fan Reaction
Patriots fans are disappointed but understanding.
“Rules are rules,” said fan Michael Ryan. “Ja’Whaun needs to be more careful.”
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