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Players will no longer be able to post about NFL drug tests after being summoned, at least not without getting fined.
The NFL and the NFLPA have agreed to alter their substance abuse policy, and one of the changes is set to take away all the fun from the drug testing aspect.
According to a report from the Associated Press, players posting about their tests will be fined $15,000.
“Players will be fined $15,000 for recording and posting the collection process on social media,” the report notes.
It’s also been revealed that this rule was always there but there was no disciplinary framework, so the NFL could have actually fined more than $15K.
Of course, this came across as a surprise to users on social media.
“Why not? Curious how this is an issue,” one wondered.
“Wtf why can’t they post they getting tested 😂,” another laughed.
“Let me guess…” someone added, showing an image of what they believed was the reason for the announcement.
The Rule Change On NFL Drug Tests Came Along With More
The rule on NFL drug tests wasn’t the only one altered, as the NFL and the players’ union agreed to modify the substance abuse policy. The level for a positive THC test has been increased from 150 nanograms per millimeter to 350 ng/ml, which we guess is a good thing…
Furthermore, teams will not be told which substance caused a test to return positive and will only be apprised of the fact that there was a violation.
Also, rather strangely, positive tests for fentanyl will not be punished, but a player will be fined $15,000 for failing to comply with a mandatory meeting regarding said positive test.
“Fines have been reduced for positive tests. A fine for a second missed test changed from a one-game fine to $45,000,” the report adds. “The number of missed tests will be reset to zero if a period of time goes by without any additional missed tests.
“All players who currently have discipline pending for missed tests will have those missed tests excused. They will be considered as having no missed tests.”
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