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The Redskins will be without All Pro LT Trent Williams for four games. The NFL suspended Williams this evening citing a violation of the substance abuse policy. This is a major blow to a team who is looking to bounce back after the BYE. The Redskins will face the Vikings, Packers, Cowboys, and Cardinals during Williams’ suspension.
Williams missed his test he didn't fail it.
2 people familiar with the situation say that Williams MISSED a test, and that's why he was suspended four games.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) November 1, 2016
This was being looked at for awhile.
NFL announces four-game suspension for Redskins LT Trent Williams. Huge blow. Case had been ongoing for a few months.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) November 1, 2016
His salary will be affected.
Trent Williams' suspension wipes out his $11.25M 2017 base salary guarantee. Injury only now but fully GTD on 3rd day of league year (3/11).
— Joel Corry (@corryjoel) November 1, 2016
The 4-game suspension for Washington LT Trent Williams is a pricey one: he'll surrender $1,650,735.29 in base salary & per-game bonuses.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) November 1, 2016
Next man up is Ty Nskeke.
NFL says #Redskins OL Trent Williams is suspended for the next four games for violating the NFL Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 1, 2016
Trent Williams has been suspended without pay for the team’s next four games for violating the NFL Policy & Program for Substances of Abuse. pic.twitter.com/zrUPtINfIZ
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) November 1, 2016