Vikings’ Nealy suspended for PED use
MINNEAPOLIS — The NFL has suspended Minnesota Vikings defensive lineman Spencer Nealy for the first four games of next season for violating rules against performance-enhancing drugs.
The league announced the suspension on Friday. Nealy will not be paid during his suspension, but he is eligible to participate in all practices, offseason programs and preseason games.
Nealy was a member of the Vikings practice squad for six weeks last season. If he makes the team, he will be eligible for the Vikings’ active roster on Sept. 29.
Nealy says he took a supplement with a banned stimulant. He says he takes responsibility for his actions and apologized to the organization and fans for the suspension.
Colts waive suspended WR Brazill
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts have waived backup wide receiver LaVon Brazill, one week after he was suspended for the 2014 season by the NFL for violating its substance-abuse policy.
Brazill was suspended for the first four games last season for violating the substance abuse policy. He said at the time it was for marijuana use.
Brazill played in 10 games last season, finishing with 12 catches for 161 yards and two touchdowns. Over two seasons, including the playoffs, he had 30 catches for 491 yards and five touchdowns. He was drafted in the sixth round out of Ohio University in 2012.
The Colts on Friday also signed free agent wide receiver Aaron Burks, a rookie from Boise State.
By wire sources