US EditionElks draft pick Darien Newell receives year-long ban for doping violations
- The Edmonton Elks drafted defensive lineman Darien Newell as their second-round pick, 10th overall, on Tuesday night, April 29, 2025.
- The Elks had forfeited their first-round pick last season and were aware of Newell's pending doping suspension before selecting him.
- Newell tested positive for nine banned steroids during a random test at the league's national combine on March 19, which led to an arbitrated doping violation case.
- After withdrawing his appeal, Newell received a one-year suspension; Elks GM Ed Hervey stated that the team thoroughly evaluated Darien before the draft and was confident in both his character and abilities.
- The Elks expressed commitment to supporting Newell through his suspension and look forward to his future contributions to the team.
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Elks statement on Darien Newell
EDMONTON – The Canadian Football League announced today that Elks second-round draft pick Darien Newell has received a one-year suspension for violating the CFL substance policy. “The Edmonton Elks organization was aware of Darien Newell’s impending suspension before selecting him on Tuesday night. Throughout the draft process, we completed our due diligence on Darien and came away satisfied with both the person and the player. The organization…
Edmonton draft pick Darien Newell ineligible to sign CFL contract for one year after violating CFL/CFLPA drug policy
TORONTO — Under the Canadian Football League (CFL) and the CFL Players’ Association’s (CFLPA) joint drug policy, defensive lineman Darien Newell is ineligible to sign a contract with a CFL Club for one calendar year. Mr. Newell was selected for random drug testing on March 19, while taking part in the CFL Combine. His sample tested positive for the following banned substances: GW501516 Ibutamoren SARM Ostarine (S-22) SARM LGD-4033 Testosterone …
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