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Neblett: "Diet Supplement Caused Failed Drug Test"

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ESPN Link: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/8195419/carolina-panthers-andrew-neblett-says-supplement-was-mistake

Panthers defensive tackle Andre Neblett said his positive test for a banned performance-enhancing substance was caused by an over-the-counter dietary supplement.

Neblett unsuccessfully appealed the four-game suspension that accompanies a first violation of the league's performance-enhancing substance policy.

Neblett did not identify the supplement, which he said he was taking to keep his weight down. The 6-foot Neblett is listed at 310 pounds on the Panthers' current roster, 15 pounds heavier than last season.

“(It was) something I know I shouldn't have took and should have checked with my trainer,” Neblett said Tuesday.

Neblett, a third-year player who started four games last season after starters Sione Fua and Terrell McClain were injured, said he let his family and team down.

“I'm costing a team that can potentially make it to the playoffs four games, and I can be a guy that can help,” he said.

Neblett can practice and play in games throughout the preseason. Panthers coach Ron Rivera said Neblett would be evaluated like any other player.

But Neblett, who underwent shoulder surgery in the offseason, said his suspension makes it harder to make the team.

“I'm not going to be there for four games. So that means somebody's going to be able to step up and take that spot, just as I did,” Neblett said. “So it's definitely going to be some work getting back.”

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Come on this is an excuse. All Neblett had to do is go to the Panthers training staff during the offseason and ask about the stuff he is going to take. There is no excuse what so ever. Neblett just didn't stop to think. It wouldn't take him an hour to go to the stadium talk to someone and make sure that dietary stuff did have nothing in it that is against NFL rules. Players all the time are told to do that. Just like the with the drinking and driving crap that has been going on with the NFL Players this offseason. They have been told time after time to call a cab if they plan on drinking. But do they listen? No they don't. They keep doing stupid things like that. Same way with things like this as well with Neblett. If he is not sure. Don't take it until you find out from team officals whether it is safe to take it or not. Neblett should of known better and he gets what he deserves.

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