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Steroid Violation Costs Dolphins' Boston $1.34 Million
Miami Dolphins wide receiver David Boston was suspended by the NFL for four games for testing positive for steroids, but he will not miss any games because he is out for the season with a knee injury. Boston, however, will lose $1.34 million, one-fourth of his $5.35 million salary.
The suspension also means Boston can be subject to more stringent testing for steroids under the NFL program. The league has random testing, but this means he can be tested without notice at any time.
Last week, he pleaded innocent to assault charges in Burlington, Vt. He was accused of striking a ticket attendant at Burlington International Airport in October.
The Arizona Cardinals' first draft choice in 1999, Boston's best season was 2001, when he had 98 receptions for 1,598 yards and eight touchdowns. After signing with the Chargers before last season, he had 70 catches for 880 yards and seven scores, but was dealt for a sixth-round draft choice because of run-ins with coach Marty Schottenheimer.
Source: AP
The suspension also means Boston can be subject to more stringent testing for steroids under the NFL program. The league has random testing, but this means he can be tested without notice at any time.
Last week, he pleaded innocent to assault charges in Burlington, Vt. He was accused of striking a ticket attendant at Burlington International Airport in October.
The Arizona Cardinals' first draft choice in 1999, Boston's best season was 2001, when he had 98 receptions for 1,598 yards and eight touchdowns. After signing with the Chargers before last season, he had 70 catches for 880 yards and seven scores, but was dealt for a sixth-round draft choice because of run-ins with coach Marty Schottenheimer.
Source: AP