Monday, August 20, 2012

Tamba Hali Suspended One Game for Violating League's Substance Abuse Policy

(image courtesy kansascity.sbnation.com)
The Kansas City Chiefs' best pass rusher will miss the season's opener. Rush linebacker Tamba Hali has "violated the league's substance abuse policy."

The news comes from Adam Teicher of the Kansas City Star.

The Chiefs open at home against the Falcons in Arrowhead Stadium.  Getting off to a early start, particularly this season, is important for Kansas City.  Their division is filled with question marks.  San Diego has two new receivers in Robert Meachem and Eddie Royal.  Oakland has a new regime in place with the passing of Al Davis and firing of Hue Jackson/hiring of Dennis Allen.  Denver has a new quarterback.  You may have heard of him.  Peyton Manning.  How each team responds early could decide the AFC West.  The Chiefs have the most stable roster and least questions in the division.
Hali, in addition to a one game suspension, will be fined game checks.  He has already issued a statement addressing his suspension.  ''I apologize to my teammates, the Hunt family, the Kansas City Chiefs organization and most importantly, our fans,'' Hali said in a statement provided by the team. ''I accept the discipline from the league and will return Week 2 of the NFL season with a commitment to erase this mistake with my play on the field and my conduct off of it.''

Hali is coming of his first Pro Bowl season after notching twelve sacks.  The Chiefs will have his services back for Week 2. 


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