FILE PHOTO: Dec 23, 2018; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory (94) prior to the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory has been suspended indefinitely for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy and the terms of his conditional reinstatement, NFL Network and ESPN reported Tuesday.
Gregory was suspended and missed the entire 2017 season for a failed drug test and was granted conditional reinstatement last year. Gregory, drafted by the Cowboys in the second round of the 2015 draft, has battled substance abuse dating back to his college years at Nebraska.
Gregory tested positive for marijuana, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported.
Gregory, 26, is entering the final year of his four-year rookie contract worth $3.8 million. He is slated to make a base salary of $955,000 for the upcoming season.
Cowboys vice president Stephen Jones was asked about Gregory earlier Tuesday.
“Certainly he has his challenges, continues to have them. I don’t think those things go away. We’re going to keep working and cheering for him. … I think he’s got to take the next step both on and off the field,” Jones said.
Gregory recorded 25 tackles, six sacks and two forced fumbles in 14 games for Dallas this past season.
—Field Level Media