“Non-human” urine samples for drug testing in the NFL

The National Football League suspended the linebacker D. J. Williams and Ryan McBean, a defensive lineman, of the team Denver Broncos for violation of steroid policy. They were banned from 6 games. But they were not suspended for application of steroids. They didn’t test positive for steroids or other forbidden medications. They were accused in providing “non-human” urine samples to the officer of drug testing.
D. J. William confirmed that he had never tested for any banned preparation during eight years of his career. The linebacker added that he was proud of his records. The football player noted that he was also proud of his manner in that he conducted himself, being an athlete.
Peter Schaffer, the defensive attorney for McBean, confirmed that the NFL had violated rights of this player. He noticed that since McBean had never tested positive for any banned product, the NFL didn’t have any right to suspend him.
Peter Schaffer mentioned that he intended to make it clear that neither D. J. Williams, nor Ryan McBean tested positive for prohibited medicines.
A lawsuit was filed in Denver County Court against suspensions of these players of the NFL.
D. J. Williams and Ryan McBean confirmed that the drug testing officer had violated some rules connected with the procedure of collecting urine samples.
Schaffer noted that some similarities had been between his client and Ryan Braun. Braun won his appeal connected with his suspension from 50 games for intake of testosterone. Ryan Braun could prove that the drug testing officer Dino Laurenzi violated steroid policy.
As for Laurenzi, different anti-doping agencies defended and supported him. The WADA also supported this drug testing officer. It was confirmed that there was the same procedure of collecting and sending urine samples not only for the MLB but also for the WADA.
But as for the drug testing officer that collected samples of Williams and McBean, he was treated in another way. He was fired by the NFL for incorrect doing his duty.
At the hearing the NFL administrators acknowledged that the drug testing officer violated the rules linked with collection of urine samples.
Nevertheless, the appeal on behalf of the players was rejected.