Golden Tate Gives Interesting Reason for PED Suspension in Official Statement
By Parker White
It was reported on Saturday that New York Giants wide receiver Golden Tate would be suspended four games for violating the NFL's performance enhancing substance policy.
Tate was quick to announce that he'd appeal the suspension and believes he has legitimate shot at winning his case and getting the four games repealed.
Tate also released a statement on Twitter that explained his view of the reasoning behind the PED suspension.
My statement. pic.twitter.com/WzP7W4bclB
— Golden Tate (@ShowtimeTate) July 27, 2019
In detail, the 30-year-old wideout explained that back in April during the offseason, he took a prescription from a fertility doctor. He later found out that the drug had an ingredient that was on the banned substance list, so he immediately stopped using it and contacted the NFL and the Giants.
That didn't end up mattering, as he was still popped by the league.
Shurmur says it is “business as usual” with Golden Tate. Says WR has been open w team thruout the process. Giants learned about failed test after they signed him.
— Tom Rock (@TomRock_Newsday) July 27, 2019
We've seen players make this case before and it didn't reduce or eliminate a suspension. Maybe it'll be different this time around, but I wouldn't hold my breath with the NFL.