Daryl Washington’s suspension didn’t follow the usual path:
While everyone involved is keeping very quiet regarding the situation, we’ve learned that Washington did not trigger a four-game suspension via three positive tests. As best we can tell, there was an initial positive test that was the result of a genuine mistake, followed by two additional violations unrelated to a positive test.
The other violations came from the league’s stringent requirements regarding the testing and/or treatment portion of the substance-abuse program. With the league still possessing full authority over the appeals process, it became even harder for Washington’s position to prevail.
As a result, the Cardinals currently have no concerns about Washington, and both sides believe the relationship will continue well into the future.
While everyone involved is keeping very quiet regarding the situation, we’ve learned that Washington did not trigger a four-game suspension via three positive tests. As best we can tell, there was an initial positive test that was the result of a genuine mistake, followed by two additional violations unrelated to a positive test.
The other violations came from the league’s stringent requirements regarding the testing and/or treatment portion of the substance-abuse program. With the league still possessing full authority over the appeals process, it became even harder for Washington’s position to prevail.
As a result, the Cardinals currently have no concerns about Washington, and both sides believe the relationship will continue well into the future.