The former Broncos defender is taking legal action after racking up more than $500,000 in fines for allegedly taking medicine that had THC as an ingredient.
Veteran NFL linebacker Randy Gregory is suing the league and one of his former teams. Gregory's lawsuit against the NFL and the Denver Broncos alleges discrimination over fines that totaled $532,500. He was fined for allegedly taking medication containing tetrahydrocannabinol , an active ingredient in marijuana, during his time with the Broncos. Gregory appeared in six games in 2022 and four games in 2023 before he was traded to the San Francisco 49ers.
The lawsuit argues that denial is discriminatory under Colorado law. The NFL has made changes to its policies related to THC in recent years. Players who do test positive for THC no longer face suspensions. However, THC is still on the league's banned substances list, which means players could face fines after testing positive.
While the Broncos are named in the suit, teams don't have a role in fining players who violate the NFL's substance policies. The NFL-NFLPA substance abuse policy is collectively bargained and administered by a jointly appointed third-party medical professional. The complaint said Gregory was diagnosed with social anxiety disorder in 2021 and with post-traumatic stress disorder in February 2023.
The Broncos have not pubically commented on the lawsuit. The organization declined to comment when contacted by The Associated Press Friday. Gregory has recorded 22 sacks over his seven NFL seasons. He signed a contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in April. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
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