Denver Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker has been handed a four-game suspension from the NFL after testing positive for amphetamines, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Filed to ESPN: Broncos WR Wes Welker has been suspended four games for use of amphetamines, per sources.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 2, 2014
Welker just returned to practicing with the Broncos on Monday, nine days after suffering a concussion the team’s third preseason game.
Update: PFT’s Mike Florio is reporting that the failed drug test is a result of Welker taking laced Molly at the Kentucky Derby, where he was famously photographed handing out $100 bills. Ruh roh.
Source: Welker took Molly at the Kentucky Derby. It had been cut with amphetamines. Same situation as Orlando Scandrick.
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) September 2, 2014
