Bombers' Harris suspended 2 games for violating drug policy

Winnipeg Blue Bombers running back Andrew Harris has been suspended two games for violating the CFL's drug policy.

Harris tested positive for Metandienone, TSN reports.

The CFL's leading rusher said he was shocked to learn a trace amount was detected in his system and that he did not purposefully ingest the banned substance.

"Somehow on July 12, just 10 days after a test that came back completely clean, I was notified that I had tested positive for the first time in my career with very small trace of a banned substance. I'm still in shock and disbelief at the news," Harris said in a statement made through the Blue Bombers.

"I immediately thought there had to be some kind of mistake. The timeline makes it very clear - I was not using a banned substance for performance enhancing purposes, nor was I aware that I was taking any supplements with any banned substances in them. Based on the fact pattern, this is clearly a case of product contamination."

Harris will miss two consecutive games against the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The 8-2 Bombers currently lead the West Division by four points over the 6-3 Riders.

The five-time All-Star currently leads the CFL with 908 rushing yards on the season and has added three touchdowns. He's also recorded three receiving touchdowns.

"I've spent countless hours of training, running, studying, rehabbing, succeeding and failing, and have put in blood sweat and tears to get to where I stand today. My road to becoming a starter in the CFL was extremely difficult, and I take a lot of pride in the honest blue-collar work I've put in to reach this point in my career. This is why this announcement is very difficult for me," Harris said.

"I'm very sorry to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers for this unexpected result, and I can't wait to rejoin my teammates and the city of Winnipeg in our quest to bring a Grey Cup to this wonderful city that I am fortunate enough to call home."