Sauerbrun suspended 4 games

As per PFT so take it for what it is worth:

SAUERBRUN SUSPENDED FOR FOUR GAMES

Two league sources tell us that Broncos punter Todd Sauerbrun has been suspended by the NFL for four games, for violation of the league's policy regarding steroids. Sauerbrun, we're told, tested positive for ephedra.

The NFL began testing for ephedra after the death of Vikings offensive lineman Korey Stringer. As Mike Freeman (then of the New York Times) explained in 2003, team lawyers contended in defending against a wrongful death lawsuit that ephedra was a factor in Stringer's demise; Stringer's family denied that ephedra played a role in his passing.

Last year, Sauerbrun was identified as a recipient of steroids from Dr. James Shortt during Sauerbrun's stint with the Carolina Panthers. Sauerbrun told the AP in October 2005 that the stigma regarding the steroid issue "won't go away as long as I'm in the NFL."

An 11-year veteran, Sauerbrun has punted for the Bears, Chiefs, Panthers, and Broncos. He was elected to the Pro Bowl in 2002, 2003, and 2004, and he is the punter of the PFT 2006 All-Turd Team.

It's not known at this point whether Sauerbrun has exhausted any available appeals, which could delay the implementation of the suspension.

The other punters on the Broncos' roster are rookie Jeff Williams of Adams State and Tyler Fredrickson of Cal, who is listed as a punter and a kicker. Look for the team to add a veteran punter who'll be able to handle the chores if/when Sauerbrun serves his four-game sit, and possibly beyond.

 

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Last year, I thought he would be missed. I was wrong.

edit: It is nice to be able to smile when you are wrong.

 

We were fortunate enough to find a suitable replacement, and a guy who won't outkick his coverage several times a game.

 

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Broncos | Sauerbrun's appeal of suspension denied
Thu, 27 Jul 2006 1322 -0700

Andrew Mason, of DenverBroncos.com, reports Denver Broncos P Todd Sauerbrun's appeal of his four-game suspension for a positive ephedra test failed. "We appealed everything," said Sauerbrun, who said the appeal took place a few days ago. "It didn't really have much of a fighting chance. We went down fighting and it didn't really work out for us." Sauerbrun said he felt "disgusted" about putting the team and head coach Mike Shanahan in a position to defend him and added that the positive test was an isolated incident. "I can assure you it was a one-time thing," said Sauerbrun. "I take full responsibility. I've got to be responsible."

 

Thas right Todd, never admit to more than you've been busted for. You learned good boy.

 

Manning, now Todd, were on a role.

 

Oh, Todd, that's so funny!

 

Broncos | Knorr signed
Thu, 27 Jul 2006 1400 -0700

The Denver Broncos have announced the team has signed free agent P Micah Knorr (Panthers). Terms of the deal were not disclosed.