Veteran NFL linebacker Randy Gregory is suing the league and one among his former groups.
Gregory’s lawsuit towards the NFL and the Denver Broncos alleges discrimination over fines that totaled $532,500.
He was fined for allegedly taking medicine containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), an lively ingredient in marijuana, throughout his time with the Broncos. Gregory appeared in six video games in 2022 and 4 video games in 2023 earlier than he was traded to the San Francisco 49ers.
Gregory stated he was prescribed dronabinol for social nervousness and post-traumatic stress dysfunction, in response to a grievance filed in Arapahoe County District Courtroom. Nonetheless, the move rusher stated he was denied the choice to take the prescribed medication.
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Randy Gregory of the Denver Broncos warms up towards the San Francisco 49ers at Empower Area at Mile Excessive Sept. 25, 2022, in Denver, Colo. (Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Pictures)
The lawsuit argues that denial is discriminatory below Colorado regulation.
The NFL has made modifications to its insurance policies associated to THC in recent times. Gamers who do take a look at optimistic for THC now not face suspensions. Nonetheless, THC remains to be on the league’s banned substances record, which suggests gamers might face fines after testing optimistic.
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Whereas the Broncos are named within the swimsuit, groups do not have a job in fining gamers who violate the NFL’s substance insurance policies.
Denver Broncos linebacker Randy Gregory gestures after San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo was tackled for a security in the course of the second half of a recreation in Denver Sept. 25, 2022. (AP Picture/Jack Dempsey)
The NFL-NFLPA substance abuse coverage is collectively bargained and administered by a collectively appointed third-party medical skilled.
The grievance stated Gregory was recognized with social nervousness dysfunction in 2021 and with post-traumatic stress dysfunction in February 2023.
Denver Broncos linebacker Randy Gregory throughout a recreation towards the Houston Texans Sept. 18, 2022, in Denver. (AP Picture/Bart Younger, File)
The Broncos and the NFL denied Gregory’s request in March 2023 to make use of dronabinol throughout nonwork hours, in response to the grievance. Two months later, his agent, Peter Schaffer, requested a therapeutic use exemption for Gregory, which additionally was denied.
Gregory was chosen within the second spherical of the 2015 NFL Draft. He spent his first 5 NFL seasons with the Dallas Cowboys. He was suspended a number of instances for violating the league’s drug insurance policies throughout his five-year stint with the Cowboys.
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The Broncos haven’t pubically commented on the lawsuit. The group declined to remark when contacted by The Related Press Friday.
Gregory has recorded 22 sacks over his seven NFL seasons. He signed a contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in April.
The Related Press contributed to this report.
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