December 3, 2008 The Falcons expect Grady Jackson to be available for Sunday's game at New Orleans after the defensive tackle was not one of the players suspended by the NFL for violating the league's anti-doping policy, according to ESPN.com.
Our View:Jackson was on a list of players accused of using a diuretic, which can serve as a masking agent for steroids.
November 17, 2008 Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jackson, who was suspended four games by the NFL, will have appeals heard later this week, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Our View:Jackson can keep playing until his appeal is heard and a decision is rendered. He has been a non-factor as an IDP player this season.
November 11, 2008 Grady Jackson, who is facing a four-game suspension by the NFL, has opted to file a class action lawsuit against the manufacturer (Balanced Health Products) of StarCaps in Superior Court of California on Monday, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He thought he was taking a papaya extract.
Our View:Jackson is seeking restitution and damages for false advertising and unfair business practices against the company, as well as the retailers for selling StarCaps. His suspension is currently in the appeals process.
October 26, 2008 Defensive tackle Grady Jackson is reportedly on the list of players who tested positive for a banned diuretic, according to Jay Glazer of Fox Sports.
Our View:Players on this list are supposedly facing four-game suspensions, and more news should be forthcoming early next week.
October 8, 2008 Defensive tackle Grady Jackson did not practice on Wednesday with a knee injury, according to the Falcons official web site.
Our View:Jackson is a key cog in the middle of the Falcons defensive line and is a big run stuffer. In 2008 Jackson has recorded 12 tackles and a sack.
