Sources: Players Facing Drug Testing Discipline

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From:realgm

ESPN.com - A perception among players that there would be a grace period before drug testing began once the lockout ended could result in discipline for a number of NFL players, according to league sources.

Redskins tight end Fred Davis and offensive tackle Trent Williams are among the players that could be fined or suspended.

According to an NFL source, a central issue is that NFL Players Association executive director DeMaurice Smith led players to believe there would be a 30-day grace period for drug testing following the lockout, yet the NFLPA never asked for one.

Yahoo! Sports reported that 11 players face punishment, prompting some to question how Smith handled this issue as players now fight for their rights after testing positive for recreational drug use just days after the lockout ended.