NFL suspends Bengals LB Blackstock four games Cincinnati, OH (Sports Network) - Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Darryl
Blackstock received a four-game suspension Tuesday for violating the NFL's
policy on performance-enhancing drugs.
A fourth-year player out of Virginia, Blackstock is eligible to return to team
activities on November 10.
"I've apologized to my coaches and teammates for an unfortunate mistake,"
Blackstock stated. "I did not intentionally violate the policy, but I know
it's my responsibility to use only approved nutritional supplements, and I
didn't realize I was taking an over-the-counte... More...
The NFL trade deadline is nearing and there have been grumblings that the San Francisco 49ers may have interest in T.J. Houshmandzadeh, according to the Dayton Daily News.
Our View:The 49ers are looking to upgrade the receiver position opposite veteran Isaac Bruce and are expected to do so by the trading deadline. The acquisition of Houshmandzadeh would provide the team with more firepower in the passing game.
As expected, the Cincinnati Bengals re-signed running back Kenny Watson on Tuesday, according to Bengals.com.
Our View:Watson was promised that by the team that he would be re-signed (which is against league policy), and that came to fruition. Cincinnati starts Chris Perry, but unless he stops fumbling, Perry may lose time to Cedric Benson and Watson.
