Buccaneers TE Stevens suspended
editor1 |Jun 04,2008
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ST. PETERSBURG, Florida (Ticker) -- Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight
end Jerramy Stevens was suspended without pay for the first two
games of the 2008 season and fined an additional game check for
violating the league's substance abuse policy, according to a
report in the Tampa Tribune Wednesday.
Stevens could have his suspension extended a game if he violates
the league's personal conduct policy between now and the start
of the season. Stevens also would face additional discipline
for a new violation.
The current suspension stems from the driving while intoxicated
charge Stevens was convicted of last September. A former
first-round pick of the Seattle Seahawks in 2002, Stevens was
released by Seattle following his arrest for investigation of
DUI and possession of marijuana in March 2007.
Stevens, who was re-signed on Friday, will not be available
until the Buccaneers' Week Three matchup against Chicago on
September 21.
A six-year veteran, Stevens had 18 receptions for 189 yards and
four touchdowns in 2007. Overall, Stevens has 148 catches for
1,647 yards and 19 touchdowns in 86 games.
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