Texans LB Max Bullough Hit With Suspension

The NFL announced that Texans linebacker Max Bullough has been hit with a four-game suspension. The ban comes after a violation of the league’s PED policy. Max Bullough (vertical)

As a dedicated member of this team, it is very disappointing to have to miss the first four games of the season and not be out there with my teammates,” Bullough said in a statement issued via social media. “I sincerely apologize to my family, the entire Texans organization, my teammates and our fans for this situation. It is my responsibility to know the ingredients of every supplement that I use, so I take full responsibility for what happened and will work as hard as I can to be ready to contribute when I return..

Bullough, a Michigan State product, appeared in every game for Houston last season and even made three starts. He had 19 tackles in total, however, and only saw the field for 240 defensive snaps (129 snaps against the run, 94 on passing plays).

Bullough projects as the Texans’ first inside linebacker off of the bench, behind starters Brian Cushing and Benardrick McKinney. However, his four-game suspension could affect his standing with the team. Brian Peters, who was signed from the Vikings’ practice squad in 2015 on the same day that Bullough was promoted to Houston’s 53-man roster, is also in the fold at inside linebacker.

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