NFLPA demands 'credible evidence' players in Al Jazeera report used PEDs
The NFLPA continues to fire back at the NFL following a report the league intends to interview players accused of using performance-enhancing drugs in an Al Jazeera America report.
In a letter sent to the NFL by the NFLPA and obtained by The MMQB's Albert Breer, the players' union asks the NFL to share any "credible evidence" it has suggesting that the players linked to PEDs did indeed obtain or use PEDs.
Yesterday, the NFLPA sent the NFL formal letters on behalf of 4 players named in Al Jazeera's report. Here it is ... pic.twitter.com/Ocf7BPErXs
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) June 29, 2016
The implication is that the NFL has no such "credible evidence."
Al Jazeera's initial report included verbal remarks made by Charles Sly, a former intern at an anti-aging clinic who has since recanted his accusations.
The NFLPA seems intent on demonstrating that the allegations that Green Bay Packers linebackers Clay Matthews and Julius Peppers, Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison, and recently retired quarterback Peyton Manning used PEDs are not credible enough to warrant further investigation.
The NFL apparently disagrees and reportedly intends to interview the three active players when training camps open in July.