http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/09/10/colts-tackle-busted-for-pot-possession/
Colts DT Ed Johnson Arrested
Well, well, well.
Just as the “Days without an Arrest” meter edged back into double digits, it can be reset to double zero.
Colts defensive tackle Ed Johnson was arrested Wednesday morning for marijuana possession.
“Those charges have been filed, it is my understanding, and we are in the process right now of determining what course of action to take with respect to discipline,” G.M. Bill Polian said. ”There will be discipline, the question is what is it.”
As an initial step, coach Tony Dungy said that Johnson won’t play on Sunday at Minnesota.
Whether Johnson is docked a game check is a different issue. The arrest exposes Johnson to potential discipline under the substance-abuse policy; teams arguably don’t have the ability to impose separate penalties for the same conduct.
In fact, an argument could be made that the team has no authority to suspend with pay, either. It’s unlikely that Johnson would fight it, however. Otherwise, the team might conclude at some point in the future that his skills have eroded to the point that they have to cut him.
This certainly weakens them at defensive tackle. The Colts seem to be above the media at times. I’m curious to see what the reaction is to this.
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