The NFL has a new, comprehensive drug policy. Unless it doesn’t.
The NFLPA approved a term sheet on Friday, but the two sides have failed to turn that term sheet into a final agreement. As a result, the players whose suspensions would be lifted by a new drug policy with retroactive application won’t have their suspensions lifted.
Which means that players like receiver Wes Welker won’t be playing on Sunday.
Which means that quarterback Peyton Manning’s entire head is probably the same shade of red as the middle of his forehead after he takes off his helmet.
For now, there’s no reason to believe a deal won’t eventually be finalized. It’s unfortunate that it’s not already done. Except for the Chiefs, who face the Broncos on Sunday.
