Donte Stallworth in Substance Abuse Program

[Hostile]

Updated: March 5, 2007, 9:27 AM ET
Report: Stallworth in substance-abuse program

ESPN.com news services

The NFL free agency period has seen its usual frenzy of signings in its first few days. One big-name player who hasn't been signed yet, however, is Donte' Stallworth -- and there could be a reason for that.

Wide Receiver
Philadelphia Eagles

Citing unnamed sources, The Philadelphia Daily News reported Monday that Stallworth is a participant in the NFL's substance-abuse program and he could be subject to a suspension if he violates terms of the the program again.

The Eagles had no comment when asked about Stallworth's situation by The Daily News. However, the newspaper reported that a breach of confidentiality is subject to a league fine, citing information from the NFL Players Association Web site.

Players can enter the substance-abuse program voluntarily or be entered into the program as a result of failed drug tests or substance-abuse related arrests.

Stallworth has made no free agent visits yet, The Daily News reported. Agent Drew Rosenhaus didn't return a phone call to the newspaper.

The Eagles acquired Stallworth from the Saints before last season and the 26-year-old receiver had 38 catches for 725 yards and five touchdowns in 2006 for Philadelphia.

 

[Stash]

Gee, I wonder what this will do to Stallworth's asking price?

A price the Eagles don't currently want to pay?

This stinks of a conspiracy to me.

 

[newlander]

IMO there is no conspiracy going on here. Stallworth has always been a million dollar talent with a ten cent brain. Philly has the worse fans in the league, I'll never forgive them for booing Irvin when he hurt his neck. That being said, they have the luxury of having a very competent front office. Joe Banner and Andy Reid are solid all the way around. I don't think this was floated to get a cheaper price on Donte. He did this himself. It's apparent to me because he hasn't been on any F.A. visits. So everyone knows what's really going on and it got leaked. He just cost himself millions and possibly his career, so I hope it was worth it. (I'll never understand why these guys can't wait till AFTER their playing days to indulge!)

 

[zrinkill]

I love the drama in Eagle land.

 

[Smashmouth24]

Gee, I wonder what this will do to Stallworth's asking price?

A price the Eagles don't currently want to pay?

This stinks of a conspiracy to me.

Sounds plausible.

According to the NFL Players Association's Web site, a breach of confidentiality can be subject to fines ranging from $10,000 to $500,000.

The Web site, quoting the collective-bargaining agreement, said that teams interested in signing a player via free agency are entitled to know whether a player is subject to a suspension the next time he fails to comply with any terms of the NFL's intervention program.

http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/sports/16835778.htm

 

[Stash]

The Web site, quoting the collective-bargaining agreement, said that teams interested in signing a player via free agency are entitled to know whether a player is subject to a suspension the next time he fails to comply with any terms of the NFL's intervention program.

That probably shoots a hole in my conspiracy theory.

If teams have access to that information already, it probably wouldn't do the Eagles much good to "leak" it.

 

[Blue&Silver]

I love the drama in Eagle land.

LOL! Me to.

Unfortunately this does nothing but help Philly. If they want him his price is now lowered, and if they don't no sweat. He's not a member of the Philadelphia Eagles.

Maybe we can trade Terrell Owens back there so he can start tearing that team apart again :laugh1:

 

[CrazyCowboy]

Guess he will ONLY get 5 yrs 25 million now with 10 million bonus

 

[zrinkill]

LOL! Me to.

Unfortunately this does nothing but help Philly. If they want him his price is now lowered, and if they don't no sweat. He's not a member of the Philadelphia Eagles.

Maybe we can trade Terrell Owens back there so he can start tearing that team apart again :laugh1:

I hope they get Randy Moss

 

[TEK2000]

Is anyone still on the "dump Glenn and sign Stallworth bandwagon"?