Report: Broncos receiver Wes Welker suspended four games for drug use
Denver Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker has been suspended four games for violating the league's performance-enhancing drug policy, according to NFL.com's Albert Breer.
Welker reportedly took MDMA that was cut with amphetamines while at the Kentucky Derby and tested positive in May.
NFL Suspensions for 2014
Wes Welker | WR, Denver Broncos
Josh Gordon | WR, Cleveland Browns
Ray Rice | RB, Baltimore Ravens
Matt Prater | K, Denver Broncos
Robert Mathis | LB, Indianapolis Colts
Aldon Smith | LB, San Francisco 49ers
Dwayne Bowe | WR, Kansas City Chiefs
Will Hill | S, Baltimore Ravens
Dion Jordan | DE, Miami Dolphins
Lane Johnson | OT, Philadelphia Eagles
Orlando Scandrick | CB, Dallas Cowboys
Brandon Meriweather | S, Washington Redskins
Jerome Simpson | WR, Minnesota Vikings
Josh Brent | NT, Dallas Cowboys
Daryl Washington | LB, Arizona Cardinals
Fred Davis | TE, Free Agent
Stedman Bailey | WR, St. Louis Rams
LaVon Brazill | WR, Free Agent
Jayron Hosley | CB, New York Giants
Nigel Bradham | LB, Buffalo Bills
Jake Knott | LB, Free Agent
Jakar Hamilton | S, Dallas Cowboys
Frank Alexander | DE, Carolina Panthers
Brandon Moore | DE, Free Agent
Rokevious Watkins | OT, Free Agent
The suspension was appealed two weeks ago. Notice that the appeal was denied came today, according to reports. Welker will be eligible to return for the Broncos' Week 6 game against the Jets.
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Welker, a five-time Pro Bowler, has recorded at least 70 receptions and 700 receiving yards each of the last seven years.
The 33-year-old had been working his way back after suffering a third concussion in 10 months during a preseason game earlier this month.
The Broncos open the season Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts.
- Chris Johnson