Oct 26, 2008 11:09 pm US/Central
Report: 2 Vikings Players Positive For Water Pills
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According to Jay Glazer with FoxSport.com, both of the Minnesota Vikings' Pro Bowl defensive tackles are also facing suspensions for the recent rash of positive tests.
Minnesota Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings defensive tackles Pat Williams and Kevin Williams tested positive for water pills, according to a FOX Sports report.
According to Jay Glazer with FoxSport.com, both of the Minnesota Vikings' Pro Bowl defensive tackles are also facing suspensions for the recent rash of positive tests.
On his online blog Glazer said, "Losing one of the Williams would be a major blow to the Vikings but to possibly lose both would serve as a major blow to the NFC North contenders."
On Friday, New Orleans Saints veterans Deuce McAllister and Will Smith reportedly are among several players who have violated the NFL steroids policy.
Also on Friday, the NFL would not comment on the reports, but attorney David Cornwell told The Associated Press he has been hired to handle the appeals of a number of players who are facing possible suspensions.
According to the NFL's policy, the first positive test results in a four-game suspension.
A "water pill," Bumetanide decreases the amount of water retained in the body by increasing urination. It causes the kidneys to get rid of unneeded water and salt from the body into the urine.
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