McRath suspended for violation of NFL substance abuse policy

Published 2:32 pm Monday, June 14, 2010

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Titans have suspended linebacker Gerald McRath without pay for the first four games of the upcoming season for violating the NFL policy on performance-enhancing drugs.

McRath’s suspension starts Sept. 4, and he cannot return to the roster until Oct. 4.

McRath started five games at outside linebacker as a rookie in 2009. He has been working at that spot all offseason and is a strong candidate to earn the job this season.

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He was a fourth-round draft pick out of Southern Miss.