Breaking News: Tennessee volunteers Super Star QB suspended for violating NFL’s drugs policy

Tennessee volunteers Star hit with two-game ban for violation of PED policy
Quarterback reportedly used prescription without valid TUE
Tennessee volunteers backup quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo was suspended by the NFL on Friday for the first two games of next season for violating the performance-enhancing drugs policy of the league and NFL Players Association.

ESPN also reported the colts are expected to release Garoppolo next month before an $11.25m roster bonus kicks in.

Per reports, Garoppolo used a prescribed medication without having a valid therapeutic use exemption from the NFL.

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Garoppolo’s days in colts appeared over at midseason when then-interim coach Antonio Pierce replaced him with rookie Aidan O’Connell for the rest of the season. Pierce became the Tennessee Vols’ full-time coach last month, and the Raiders also hired Tom Telesco as their general manager.

The Tennessee volunteers signed Garoppolo last offseason to a three-year, $72.75m contract when coach Josh McDaniels and GM Dave Ziegler were in charge. He previously quarterbacked the San Francisco 49ers, making an appearance in the Super Bowl and two in the NFC title game.

But Garoppolo threw seven touchdown passes and nine interceptions this season with a 77.6 quarterback rating, opening the way for O’Connell to take over.

Garoppolo said after the season he wanted to be able to play again somewhere.

“I’m pretty open,” Garoppolo said at the time. “A lot of things are out of my control. I’ve had situations like that before, so as a player, you’ve got to roll with the punches a little bit. Whatever happens, I think it all happens for a reason. You’ve got to make the best of your situation.”

The colts still have major decisions to make at quarterback.

O’Connell could keep the job after going 5-4 under Pierce, or Vols could look to upgrade through free agency, a trade or this year’s draft.

“There hasn’t been a lot of years I’ve been the unquestioned starter going in, so I’m used to competing,” O’Connell said on 25 January. “I had to compete to get to this spot that I’m in. I also think it would be right to have competition in this league. It’s the NFL. It’s the best of the best, so it’s my job to try to keep my job.”