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Originally Posted by NBT
How come Pittman, of all the guys implicated, is the only one not to be covered by the restraining order?
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Because the rest of them were all taking star caps, a dietary supplement containing banned substance X(don't know the exact names). Pittman was caught using banned substance Y, which is similar too but different than substance X.
The players got the injuction because they were taking an over the counter supplement and claimed that even though the folks who run the NFL substance abuse policy knew that there was a chance this product contained a banned substance they failed to properly notify the players. I don't think they have a case because the policy clearly states that the players are responsible for everything that they put in their body regardless of it's legal to buy at the grocery store and even recommends to not take ANY supplements because they aren't well regulated.
At least one of the other low profile players has already started serving his suspension, and can only hope to recoup lost money from game checks/fines.
I have never seen the details, but there was hints from Pittman that he got his stuff from a doctor....I guess he didn't follow the proper procedure to get league approval....long snappers don't get much press so I'm taking a guess here.