Dwayne Bowe, Chief’s wide receiver recently received a four game suspension after violating NFL’s anti- steroid policy. He was expected to begin suspension immediately.

Although his agent, Todd France, advised him from speaking or making any statements regarding his suspension, he still released a statement for his fans. He gave the statement through his former teammate Eddie Kennison.

He apologized to his fans for using a diuretic to lose weight since according to him; he was only trying to do right for his team. He further added that his reputation was everything to him.

Some puts the blame at head coach Todd Haley for Bowe’s suspension due to the rigid training regimen and training program he imposed upon his players. However, each player is still responsible of whatever he puts inside his body.

Bowe tested positive for a banned diuretic although the specific substance is not known. Details of the suspension such as the date of committing the violation are not also known. It is possible that the violation was committed last year or earlier. Since several players have also been suspended based on evidence of prohibited substances and not necessarily because of testing positive for banned substances, it is also possible that Bowe was suspended under the same circumstances.

From Pro football talk:

Receiver Dwayne Bowe has been suspended four games for violating the league’s policy regarding anabolic steroids and related substances.