Redskins CB Breeland suspended one game, suffers injury at practice
The NFL has suspended Washington Redskins cornerback Bashaud Breeland one game without pay for violating the league's policy and program for substances of abuse.
In August 2014, Breeland was cited for misdemeanor possession of marijuana. Breeland will miss Washington's regular-season opener against the Miami Dolphins on Sept. 13
“He's going to learn from this,” head coach Jay Grudentold reporters after Breeland's suspension was announced.
The day got worse for Breeland: in practice Friday, he suffered a non-contact knee injury while working in coverage on a receiver. ESPN's John Keim reports that Breeland will miss four to six weeks with an MCL injury, while CBSSports.com's Jason La Canfora said doctors believe Breeland will miss six to eight weeks.
Breeland has been slated for one of Washington's starting jobs at corner.
The 23-year-old started 15 games as a rookie last season, recording 69 tackles and grabbing two interceptions.
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Washington held its first training camp practice on Thursday. Breeland is eligible to participate in all practices and preseason games leading up to the season.
The video of Breeland's injury is below and is graphic.
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