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Judge Blocks Drug Ban

The Associated Press

The Tampa Tribune

Published: December 4, 2008

MINNEAPOLIS - A Minnesota judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked the NFL's suspension of Vikings stars Kevin and Pat Williams for violating the league's anti-doping policy, but the players' status for Sunday's game at Detroit remained uncertain.

Hennepin County District Judge Gary Larson issued the temporary restraining order at the players' request, saying he wanted more time to hear arguments in the case. No further hearing date immediately was set.

The Williamses were among six players suspended for four games for testing positive for a diuretic that can be used as a masking agent for steroids. They have argued the substance containing the diuretic didn't list all its ingredients, and league scientists and lawyers had information about the substance but withheld it from players.

BENGALS: Quarterback Carson Palmer plans to test his right elbow in the next few days, giving him a better idea of whether he will need reconstructive surgery.

BILLS: Quarterback Trent Edwards missed practice with a groin injury, opening the possibility of J.P. Losman making his first start in more than a year.

COLTS: Middle linebacker Gary Brackett is expected to miss at least two games with a cracked bone in his lower right leg.

SAINTS: New Orleans added defensive end Rob Ninkovic and safety Terrence Holt to the active roster a day after the NFL announced the suspension of running back Deuce McAllister and defensive end Will Smith.

STEELERS: Ben Roethlisberger sat out the final 20 minutes of practice after his right leg slipped while he was throwing a pass.

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