Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Ace Sanders says he "likely" will face a four-game suspension from the NFL in a conference call with the media on Tuesday.
Ace Sanders ‘likely’ to face 4-game suspension
The Jaguars wide receiver says he’ll miss most of training camp due to personal issues.
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#Jaguars WR Ace Sanders said he’s likely facing a 4-game suspension. "I am taking full responsibility for all my actions. I am sorry."
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 22, 2014 Ace Sanders, on a conference call, said he made some mistakes that he "dealing with." Says he’s trying to be a better person, seek help.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 22, 2014 Ace Sanders said he’s going to counseling, "anyone who can give me insight into personal issues. Some ground I can start from." Very mature.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 22, 2014 In addition, Mark Long of the Associated Press relays that Sanders believes he will miss the bulk of training camp due to personal time.
While Sanders did not detail any specifics of his personal issues, he said he is not fighting any potential suspension. He's also been in communication with the Jaguars front office and coaching staff, and said that head coach Gus Bradley has been supportive, in addition to general manager David Caldwell.
Not only was Sanders featured in the passing game, but he also returned 25 punts and three kicks for the Jags last season. Sanders caught 51 passes for 484 yards and one touchdown in 2013.
Sanders was the Jags’ fourth-round pick in the 2013 NFL Draft out of South Carolina.
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