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Posted on Sat, Aug. 30, 2003
Linebacker Newman Suspended for Steroid
Associated Press
- Atlanta Falcons linebacker Keith Newman was suspended for four games Saturday for violating the NFL's policy on anabolic steroids and related substances.
Newman forfeits $124,704 of his base salary. He is eligible to return to the team on Sept. 29, the day after Atlanta plays at Carolina.
The Falcons signed Newman to back up starter Matt Stewart on the strong side. Sam Rogers, the weak side starter, took some snaps at strong side in the last two weeks.
Newman played his first four seasons in Buffalo. Former Bills coach Wade Phillips, now in his second year as Atlanta's defensive coordinator, selected Newman in the fourth round of 1999 draft.
Linebacker Newman Suspended for Steroid
Associated Press
- Atlanta Falcons linebacker Keith Newman was suspended for four games Saturday for violating the NFL's policy on anabolic steroids and related substances.
Newman forfeits $124,704 of his base salary. He is eligible to return to the team on Sept. 29, the day after Atlanta plays at Carolina.
The Falcons signed Newman to back up starter Matt Stewart on the strong side. Sam Rogers, the weak side starter, took some snaps at strong side in the last two weeks.
Newman played his first four seasons in Buffalo. Former Bills coach Wade Phillips, now in his second year as Atlanta's defensive coordinator, selected Newman in the fourth round of 1999 draft.
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