OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- The release of offensive tackle Eugene Monroe was a football decision and had nothing to do with his strong stance on medical marijuana, Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh insisted Thursday.
Monroe was cut by the Ravens on Wednesday after they were unable to trade him. Harbaugh objected to speculation that Baltimore parted ways with Monroe because of his campaign to get marijuana off the NFL's banned substances list, saying it has "no basis in fact or reality whatsoever."
"Football circumstances change, from the end of the season to now," Harbaugh said.