RIDERS' THIGPEN SUSPENDED FOR PED VIOLATION

Patrick Doyle/CFL.ca

The Canadian Football League has announced that Saskatchewan Roughriders running back Marcus Thigpen has been suspended two games for violating the CFL/CFLPA Drug Policy.

The positive sample was collected during a random in-competition test last November.

Statement from Riders General Manager and Head Coach Chris Jones:

"We are disappointed in Marcus and that he has tested positive for a banned substance. We have been in conversation with Marcus and the CFL for clarity and accept the league's decision and corresponding two-game suspension. Our organization fully supports the CFL/CFLPA policy preventing the use of performance-enhancing drugs."

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